Case law

Cornell v. County of Du Page

58 Ill. App. 3d 230 · Appellate Court of Illinois · Dec 29, 1977

It is also well settled that a municipality is justified in denying a special use permit for land use otherwise qualified under the enabling ordinance only if that denial bears a real and substantial relation to the public … From our review of this record we hold that the decision of the trial court as to matters of fact and law is not clearly contrary to the manifest weight of the evidence. Accordingly, we affirm. Affirmed.

Crawley v. Board of Education of the City of Chicago

2019 IL App (1st) 181367 · Appellate Court of Illinois · Aug 12, 2019

A teacher is given about 12 sick days in a school year for use because of a personal or qualifying family member’s illness. … Factual determinations are against the manifest weight of the evidence if the opposite conclusion is clearly evident. Cinkus v.

Spence v. Duncan

District Court, S.D. Illinois · Sep 17, 2019

Defendants also argued they were shielded from liability by the doctrine of qualified immunity. Spence filed a timely response in opposition (Doc. 51). … Clearly, Judge Sison’s discussion regarding Count 2 indicated it was Defendant Duncan who was entitled to summary judgment—not Spence.

Carter v. City Of Chicago

District Court, N.D. Illinois · Dec 7, 2020

This argument, however, runs contrary to well-established “elementary principles of legal causation.” Jones v. City of Chicago, 856 F.2d 985, 993 (7th Cir. 1988). … Furthermore, the Court rejects Defendants’ qualified immunity argument because the Miranda privilege is clearly established. II.

People v. Manley

196 Ill. App. 3d 153 · Appellate Court of Illinois · Apr 11, 1990

Cravens who would be qualified as an expert in the testing and identification of cannabis and controlled substances. Mr. Cravens would testify that he tested the substances that were taken from Mr. … The record clearly indicates such was the case here.

People v. Tara

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.

Resnick v. American Dental Ass'n

95 F.R.D. 372 · District Court, N.D. Illinois · Aug 18, 1982

Discovery has been denied only where the policy favoring exclusion has clearly outweighed plaintiffs’ need. O’Connor, 86 F.R.D. at 217 ; Webb, 81 F.R.D. at 434 . … That doctrine was simply not designed to immunize materials obtained through improper trial preparation activities. 3 And it is frankly absurd for ADA to call on Upjohn Co. v.

Grantham v. Beatrice Co.

776 F. Supp. 391 · District Court, N.D. Illinois · Oct 4, 1991

the *398 established meaning of these terms.” … As the independent contractor cases indicate, Congress clearly did not intend ERISA to apply in every case in which an individual received money from a business.

People v. Saunders

135 Ill. App. 3d 594 · Appellate Court of Illinois · Jul 3, 1985

A motion to dismiss was also filed on the basis that defendant had received immunity from prosecution for the offense charged. … Section 114 — 5(a) of the statute clearly states that any such motion must be filed within 10 days after the cause has been placed on a judge’s trial call. (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1983, ch. 38, par. 114— 5(a).)

Chicago Title & Trust Co v. Friedland

304 Ill. 248 · Illinois Supreme Court · Oct 21, 1922

Webber, an attorney at law in Decatur, was named in the will as executor but refused to qualify as such. … Moreover, it also clearly appears from the record that Mrs.

Rizvi v. JP Morgan Chase

619 F. Supp. 2d 546 · District Court, N.D. Illinois · May 19, 2009

Rizvi does not clearly specify a materially adverse employment action. A low performance rating alone does not constitute an adverse employment action. Boumehdi v. … Thus, not all of the younger employees identified necessarily qualify as substantially younger, but at least Edwards and Watling do.

Haake v. Board of Education for Township High School Glebard District

Appellate Court of Illinois · Mar 15, 2010

Finally, the defendant argues that the benefits were limited to those retirees who qualified to participate in an early retirement option (ERO) under the Teachers' Retirement System, and 23 of the plaintiffs did not qualify … First, the Seventh Circuit's statements were clearly obiter dicta, as the argument the court purported to reject had not been raised and thus was not before the court. See People v.

The PEOPLE v. Harrison

26 Ill. 2d 377 · Illinois Supreme Court · Nov 30, 1962

The foundation was clearly insufficient, the objection well taken and the stipulation cannot be considered. However, in the view we take of the case, the ruling on the stipulation is not reversible error. People v. … There was no evidence of any analysis of the white powder by a qualified chemist.

Halmos v. SAFECARD SERVICES, INC

208 Ill. Dec. 861 · Appellate Court of Illinois · May 2, 1995

However, the court clearly stated that it did not make a finding of "would” result. … A plaintiff bringing an action in Wyoming state court establishes proper venue if it resides in the county in which it raises its claim. (Wyo. Stat. § 1 — 5—107 (1977).)

Hastings Mutual Insurance Company v. Ultimate Backyard

2012 IL App (1st) 101751 · Appellate Court of Illinois · Feb 9, 2012

Each part shall also clearly show the points or grounds relied upon under the section on which it is based. 735 ILCS 5/2-619.1 (West 2010). … Appellees argue that the stay order does not qualify as an injunction and does not qualify as an appealable interlocutory order under Illinois Supreme Court Rule 307(a). Ill. S. Ct. R. 307(a) (eff.

People v. Sizemore

Appellate Court of Illinois · Mar 10, 2000

Sizemore appeals, arguing that he met his burden of proof, establishing his right to conditional discharge. He contends that the circuit court's decision was against the manifest weight of the evidence. … Chapman was clearly considered, but that fact alone was not the basis for the circuit court's ruling. In fact, the circuit court specifically informed Sizemore that, "Dr.

People v. Bridges

2025 IL App (1st) 241180 · Appellate Court of Illinois · Mar 26, 2026

The State asked Garza whether he could clearly see shell casings on the ground, and Garza confirmed that he could. … “Such decisions have long been viewed as matters of trial strategy, which are generally immune from claims of ineffective assistance of counsel.” (Citations omitted.) Id.

Dalton v. City of Moline

48 Ill. App. 3d 494 · Appellate Court of Illinois · Jan 28, 1977

On December 30, 1974, the Moline city council adopted a resolution establishing a salary of *250 per month for the city liquor control commissioner. … Since the salary for the mayor was fixed prior to the mayor’s election, the salary for the one, constitutionally seen, position was also fixed, and the case is clearly distinguishable from the Purcell situation.

Richards v. Lavelle

483 F. Supp. 732 · District Court, N.D. Illinois · Jan 28, 1980

Clearly that interest is not being served here, as Richards filed more signatures than the minimum. Two state interests are suggested. One is advanced by the intervenors. … The Board, however, has interpreted Sec. 7 — 10(i) as requiring it to leave off the ballot otherwise qualified candidates who inadvertently file too many signatures. The statute does not specifically so require.

Collier v. Bradley University

113 F. Supp. 2d 1235 · District Court, C.D. Illinois · Aug 31, 2000

For example, to establish a pattern of discriminatory hiring, the relevant comparison would be one between the racial composition of those hired and those who applied who were also qualified for the job. See Ibarra v. … If there is evidence that the 41 applicants who applied were qualified, then this statistical evidence is admissible.