Illinois Case Commentaries

Clarifying Fourth Amendment Boundaries and Waiver of Rights in People v. Nielson

Date: Jun 18, 1999

Clarifying Fourth Amendment Boundaries and Waiver of Rights in People v. Nielson Introduction People of the State of Illinois v. Niels Nielson, 187 Ill. 2d 271 (1999), adjudicated by the Supreme...

Limitation of Implied Warranty of Habitability in Common Areas: Bloomfield Club Recreation Association v. The Hoffman Group, Inc.

Date: May 21, 1999

Limitation of Implied Warranty of Habitability in Common Areas: Bloomfield Club Recreation Association v. The Hoffman Group, Inc. Introduction The case of The Board of Directors of Bloomfield Club...

Limits of Judicial Intervention in Public Education: Analysis of Lewis E. et al. v. Joseph A. Spagnolo

Date: Apr 16, 1999

Limits of Judicial Intervention in Public Education: Analysis of Lewis E. et al. v. Joseph A. Spagnolo Introduction Lewis E. et al., Appellees, v. Joseph A. Spagnolo, Superintendent of Education, et...

Comprehensive Commentary on The People of Illinois v. Timothy D. Buss

Date: Apr 16, 1999

The People of Illinois v. Timothy D. Buss (1999): A Landmark Decision in Capital Sentencing Procedures Introduction In the appellate case of The People of the State of Illinois v. Timothy D. Buss...

State Farm v. Martin: Redefining Insurer's Duty to Defend in Illinois

Date: Apr 16, 1999

State Farm v. Martin: Redefining Insurer's Duty to Defend in Illinois Introduction In the landmark case of State Farm Fire Casualty Company v. Gregory Lee Martin, Sr., 186 Ill. 2d 367 (1999), the...

Reaffirmation of the 'Sufficiency of Evidence' Standard in Murder Convictions: State v. Steven Smith

Date: Feb 20, 1999

Reaffirmation of the 'Sufficiency of Evidence' Standard in Murder Convictions: State v. Steven Smith Introduction The case of The People of the State of Illinois v. Steven Smith serves as a pivotal...

Strict Adherence to Rule 604(d) in Plea Agreements: Insights from People v. Linder and PEOPLE v. RICE

Date: Feb 20, 1999

Strict Adherence to Rule 604(d) in Plea Agreements: Insights from People v. Linder and PEOPLE v. RICE Introduction The cases of The People of the State of Illinois v. James Linder and The People of...

Unilateral Modification of Employee Handbooks Requires Consideration: Holy Cross Hospital v. Mary Doyle

Date: Feb 20, 1999

Unilateral Modification of Employee Handbooks Requires Consideration: Holy Cross Hospital v. Mary Doyle Introduction In the landmark case of Mary Doyle et al. v. Holy Cross Hospital, the Supreme...

Affirmation of Res Judicata and Strickland Standards in Post-Conviction Relief: PEOPLE v. EVANS

Date: Feb 20, 1999

Affirmation of Res Judicata and Strickland Standards in Post-Conviction Relief: PEOPLE v. EVANS Introduction People of the State of Illinois v. Johnnie Lee Evans is a pivotal decision by the Supreme...

Enforcement of Integration Clauses under the Four Corners Rule: AIR SAFETY, INC. v. TEACHERS REALTY CORPORATION

Date: Jan 23, 1999

Enforcement of Integration Clauses under the Four Corners Rule: AIR SAFETY, INC. v. TEACHERS REALTY CORPORATION Introduction The case of AIR SAFETY, INC., a/k/a Air Safety Engineering, Appellant, v....

Illinois Supreme Court Rules Public Act 89-404 Violates Single Subject Clause

Date: Jan 23, 1999

Illinois Supreme Court Rules Public Act 89-404 Violates Single Subject Clause Introduction The case of The People of the State of Illinois v. Gary Reedy consolidated with The People of the State of...

Estoppel Doctrine in Insurance Coverage: Employers Insurance of Wausau v. Ehlco Liquidating Trust

Date: Jan 23, 1999

Estoppel Doctrine in Insurance Coverage: Employers Insurance of Wausau v. Ehlco Liquidating Trust Introduction Employers Insurance of Wausau v. Ehlco Liquidating Trust is a landmark case decided by...

Establishing Duty of Care for Hidden Hazards in Commercial Bathing Facilities

Date: Jan 1, 1999

Establishing Duty of Care for Hidden Hazards in Commercial Bathing Facilities Introduction The Supreme Court of Illinois, in the landmark case Barbara Jackson, Indi v. TLC Associates, Inc., addressed...

Deliberate Encounter Exception Affirmed: Kemlite v. LaFever Establishes Duty of Care Despite Open and Obvious Hazards

Date: Jan 1, 1999

Deliberate Encounter Exception Affirmed: Kemlite v. LaFever Establishes Duty of Care Despite Open and Obvious Hazards Introduction In Carl LaFEVER v. KEMLITE COmpany, the Supreme Court of Illinois...

Affirmation of Death Sentence in PEOPLE v. TERRELL: A Comprehensive Analysis

Date: Jan 1, 1999

Affirmation of Death Sentence in PEOPLE v. TERRELL: A Comprehensive Analysis Introduction People v. Drew Terrell (185 Ill. 2d 467) is a landmark case adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Illinois on...

Defamation Per Se and Employer Liability: Analyzing VAN HORNE v. MULLER

Date: Dec 4, 1998

Defamation Per Se and Employer Liability: Analyzing VAN HORNE v. MULLER Introduction VAN HORNE v. MULLER et al. is a landmark case decided by the Supreme Court of Illinois on December 3, 1998. The...

Admissibility of Statutory Violation Evidence in Retaliatory Discharge Claims: Clemons v. Mechanical Devices Company

Date: Dec 4, 1998

Admissibility of Statutory Violation Evidence in Retaliatory Discharge Claims: Clemons v. Mechanical Devices Company Introduction In the landmark case Dennis Clemons v. Mechanical Devices Company,...

Legal Commentary: Affirmation of Death Sentence in THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS v. RONALD KLINER

Date: Dec 4, 1998

Affirmation of Death Sentence in The People of the State of Illinois v. Ronald Kliner Introduction The case of The People of the State of Illinois v. Ronald Kliner (185 Ill. 2d 81) revolves around...

Illinois Supreme Court Affirms Broader Immunity for Public Schools Under Tort Immunity Act Over School Code

Date: Dec 4, 1998

Illinois Supreme Court Affirms Broader Immunity for Public Schools Under Tort Immunity Act Over School Code Introduction The case of Joshua A. HENRICH v. LIBERTYVILLE HIGH SCHOOL et al. adjudicated...

Authorized Control of Passenger Movement During Traffic Stops: PEOPLE v. GONZALEZ

Date: Dec 4, 1998

Authorized Control of Passenger Movement During Traffic Stops: PEOPLE v. GONZALEZ Introduction People of the State of Illinois v. John Gonzalez, 184 Ill. 2d 402 (1998), is a pivotal case addressing...

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