Case law

Clark v. Lindsay Light & Chemical Co.

341 Ill. App. 316 · Appellate Court of Illinois · Aug 1, 1950

Lindsay Light & Chemical Co., 393 Ill. 367 , did not in any way qualify the law as to the old common law rights and that this last cited case simply decided that where one obtained a law judgment for the sum of $1.00, this … To warrant the allowance of the writ of injunction it must clearly appear that some act has been done or is threatened against the plaintiff which will produce an irreparable injury to him. (Cleveland v.

People v. Evans

307 Ill. Dec. 353 · Appellate Court of Illinois · Dec 15, 2006

Defendant’s claim is based upon two specific grounds: (1) the State failed to establish an adequate foundation for Carter’s testimony that defendant kicked or stamped Casey and (2) the evidence was insufficient to establish … “Matters of trial strategy are generally immune from claims of ineffective assistance of counsel.” People v. Smith, 195 Ill. 2d 179, 188 , 745 N.E.2d 1194, 1200 (2000).

Metropolitan Alliance of Police v. State of Illinois Labor Relations Board

345 Ill. App. 3d 579 · Appellate Court of Illinois · Dec 24, 2003

Thus, the Board’s decision should be affirmed unless it is found to be clearly erroneous. II. … The Board’s latter finding was not clearly erroneous.

People v. Willingham

2020 IL App (1st) 162250 · Appellate Court of Illinois · Nov 12, 2020

Willingham argues this affidavit qualifies as newly discovered evidence because “there is no indication that either the State or Mr. … Further, “[m]atters of trial strategy are generally immune from claims of ineffective assistance of counsel.” People v. Smith, 195 Ill. 2d 179, 188 (2000).

Mead Corp. v. Department of Revenue

308 Ill. Dec. 566 · Appellate Court of Illinois · Jan 12, 2007

App. 3d at 480 ), nor has it established as clearly erroneous the conclusion that the gain was business income (see Texaco-Cities, 182 Ill. 2d at 268 ). … For the reasons stated above, Mead has not established as clearly erroneous the court’s conclusion that the gain from the sale of Lexis/Nexis was apportion-able business income.

People v. Lewis

147 Ill. App. 3d 249 · Appellate Court of Illinois · Aug 27, 1986

The court after examination found that she was not qualified to testify. … Her spontaneous declaration was clearly stated, so her inability to answer simple questions is also irrelevant.

Reo Movers, Inc. v. Industrial Commission

226 Ill. App. 3d 216 · Appellate Court of Illinois · Feb 21, 1992

At the time of the filing of the claim, the contract between REO and Jones would hardly qualify as an “old record.” … situation has been established.

People v. Nevitt

174 Ill. App. 3d 326 · Appellate Court of Illinois · Aug 24, 1988

The boy’s statement sufficiently met the requirements for qualifying as a spontaneous declaration. … As indicated above, we have found that the boy’s statement clearly came within the requirements of a spontaneous declaration.

Community Unit School District No. 5 v. Illinois Educational Labor Relations Board

2014 IL App (4th) 130294 · Appellate Court of Illinois · Jul 21, 2014

App. 3d 168, 185, 528 N.E.2d 737, 747 (1988). ¶ 65 Although the District had considered outsourcing as far back as 2003, the evidence clearly established that the transportation department’s problems had … Thus, the IELRB’s finding that the District violated section 14(a)(5) of the Act is clearly erroneous. ¶ 86 4.

People v. Montano

2017 IL App (2d) 140326 · Appellate Court of Illinois · Jun 30, 2017

On that date, the Kane County State’s Attorney’s office offered and Roberto accepted immunity from prosecution based on anything he told them. … DaimlerChrysler Corp., 685 N.W.2d 391 (Mich. 2004),] if the proponent of the evidence establishes the foundation that (1) the handler was qualified to use the dog, (2) the dog was trained and accurate in identifying

County of Du Page v. Illinois Labor Relations Board, State Panel

375 Ill. App. 3d 765 · Appellate Court of Illinois · Aug 24, 2007

We first consider the well-established principles guiding our review of the issues raised on appeal. … It is not proper for the court to depart from the plain language of the statute by reading into it exceptions, limitations, or conditions that conflict with the legislature’s clearly expressed intent. Harroun, 372 Ill.

Lewis v. Kalbhen

2025 IL App (1st) 242110 · Appellate Court of Illinois · Dec 10, 2025

¶ 16 The absolute litigation privilege immunizes statements by attorneys during the course of litigation. Goodman v. Goodman, 2023 IL App (2d) 220086, ¶ 25. … Clearly, then, the report was pertinent to the divorce litigation and was protected under the absolute litigation privilege.

Hynes v. Snyder

355 Ill. App. 3d 394 · Appellate Court of Illinois · Feb 2, 2005

The problem with that conclusion is that there is no statute to support it; yet a statute is clearly a necessary part of a statute of limitations. … Thus, even assuming the Director had established an unreasonable delay, his laches argument would still fail.

People v. Gorsuch

19 Ill. App. 3d 60 · Appellate Court of Illinois · May 2, 1974

Michael Kreiser, laboratory technician for the Bureau of Identification, was qualified as an expert in firearms and tool marks. … It follows that we are bound to accept the testimony given by the sheriff because it cannot be said that it is clearly unreasonable.

Carter v. Cairo, Vincennes & Chicago Railway Co.

145 Ill. App. 653 · Appellate Court of Illinois · Nov 24, 1908

Carter and John O’Connell were not qualified to testify to the probable cost of restoring the mine to its former condition, or to the fair cash market value of appellees’ leasehold right in the mine. … The amount of damages awarded to appellees by the jury is clearly within the range of the competent evidence in the record upon that issue.

Brown v. Village of Lisle

2023 IL App (2d) 210732-U · Appellate Court of Illinois · May 16, 2023

The department’s director, superintendent, or foreman then determined if a weather forecast qualified for a weather event response from the village. … To require defendant to remove freezing rain within 30 minutes where it had no actual or constructive notice, and limited resources, would be clearly unreasonable.

People v. Tara

367 Ill. App. 3d 479 · Appellate Court of Illinois · Sep 1, 2006

Beall makes several arguments why Blecker’s puncture wound should not qualify as a “serious physical injury.” … Thus, whether an injury qualifies as a “serious physical injury” depends on its severity.

Brawner v. City of Chicago

337 Ill. App. 3d 875 · Appellate Court of Illinois · Mar 17, 2003

In their answer, defendants denied plaintiffs material allegations and asserted affirmative defenses of, among other things, governmental immunity (745 ILCS 10/2 — 202 (West 1996)), justifiable use of force (720 ILCS 5/7 … Officer Venticinque’s testimony established how the entire incident with Blanton started.

American Airlines, Inc. v. Department of Revenue

402 Ill. App. 3d 579 · Appellate Court of Illinois · Dec 18, 2009

App. 3d at 736 , 745 N.E.2d at 653 (“[T]he decision is against the manifest weight of the evidence only if the opposite conclusion is clearly evident”). … agreement similar to that provided in section 6 of the ROTA (35 ILCS 120/6 (West 2006)). 9 The fourteenth amendment states in pertinent part: “No State shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities

Rainey v. Retirement Board of the Policemen's Annuity & Benefit Fund of the City of Chicago

259 N.E.3d 222 · Appellate Court of Illinois · Nov 8, 2024

medical areas related to duty injuries and illnesses, as established by the board. … The bill is clearly intended to extend the fee provision to officers who are denied ordinary disability.