Illinois Case Commentaries

Affirmation of Death Sentences in Co-Conspirator Complex Cases: Analysis of PEOPLE v. BYRON

Date: Jan 20, 1995

Affirmation of Death Sentences in Co-Conspirator Complex Cases: Analysis of PEOPLE v. BYRON Introduction PEOPLE v. BYRON, 164 Ill. 2d 279 (1995), is a seminal case in the Illinois Supreme Court that...

Waiver of Right to Counsel: Insights from PEOPLE v. OLIVERA

Date: Jan 20, 1995

Waiver of Right to Counsel: Insights from PEOPLE v. OLIVERA Introduction People of the State of Illinois v. Joel Olivera, decided by the Supreme Court of Illinois on January 19, 1995, addresses...

Affirmation of Illinois Murder Statutory Scheme: Due Process Compliance and Burden of Proof in First and Second Degree Murder

Date: Jan 20, 1995

Affirmation of Illinois Murder Statutory Scheme: Due Process Compliance and Burden of Proof in First and Second Degree Murder Introduction In the landmark case of The People of the State of Illinois...

Restricting Driver Consent in Vehicle Searches: PEOPLE v. JAMES

Date: Dec 23, 1994

Restricting Driver Consent in Vehicle Searches: PEOPLE v. JAMES Introduction The case of People of the State of Illinois v. Delores James (163 Ill. 2d 302) adjudicated by the Supreme Court of...

Enhanced Protections under Illinois State Constitution: PEOPLE v. McCAULEY

Date: Dec 23, 1994

Enhanced Protections under Illinois State Constitution: PEOPLE v. McCAULEY Introduction In PEOPLE v. McCAULEY, 163 Ill. 2d 414 (1994), the Supreme Court of Illinois addressed critical issues...

Illinois Supreme Court Upholds Clarity and Proportionality in Sentencing for Criminal Drug Conspiracy

Date: Nov 24, 1994

Illinois Supreme Court Upholds Clarity and Proportionality in Sentencing for Criminal Drug Conspiracy Introduction In the landmark case of The People of the State of Illinois v. Darrick Hickman et...

Expansion Limits of Retaliatory Discharge: Analysis of ZIMMERMAN v. BUCHHEIT OF SPARTA, INC.

Date: Nov 24, 1994

Expansion Limits of Retaliatory Discharge: Analysis of ZIMMERMAN v. BUCHHEIT OF SPARTA, INC. Introduction ZIMMERMAN v. BUCHHEIT OF SPARTA, INC., 164 Ill. 2d 29 (1994), addressed a pivotal issue in...

Affirmed Sanctions and the Doctrine of Waiver and Aider by Verdict in Civil Conspiracy Claims

Date: Nov 24, 1994

Affirmed Sanctions and the Doctrine of Waiver and Aider by Verdict in Civil Conspiracy Claims Introduction The case of Samuel Thomas Adcock, Executor of the Estate of Hubert Adcock, Jr., Deceased v....

Defendant's Autonomy in Tendering Lesser Included Offense Instructions: PEOPLE v. BROCKSMITH

Date: Oct 21, 1994

Defendant's Autonomy in Tendering Lesser Included Offense Instructions: PEOPLE v. BROCKSMITH Introduction People of the State of Illinois v. Jack Brocksmith is a landmark case decided by the Supreme...

Affirming Standards for Ineffective Assistance of Counsel in Plea Negotiations: Analysis of People v. Palmer

Date: Oct 21, 1994

Affirming Standards for Ineffective Assistance of Counsel in Plea Negotiations: Analysis of People v. Palmer Introduction People of the State of Illinois v. Leslie Palmer (162 Ill. 2d 465, 1994) is a...

Res Judicata and Summary Judgment in Vicarious Liability: Insights from Downing v. Chicago Transit Authority

Date: Sep 30, 1994

Res Judicata and Summary Judgment in Vicarious Liability: Insights from Downing v. Chicago Transit Authority Introduction The case Brian Downing v. The Chicago Transit Authority (162 Ill. 2d 70),...

Affirmation of Conviction and Death Sentence in People v. Anthony Enis: Implications for Pretrial Motion Collateral Estoppel and Eyewitness Identification

Date: Sep 30, 1994

Affirmation of Conviction and Death Sentence in People v. Anthony Enis: Implications for Pretrial Motion Collateral Estoppel and Eyewitness Identification Introduction The case of The People of the...

Preagency Fiduciary Duty and Consumer Fraud Protections in Complex Commodity Transactions: MARTIN v. HEINOLD COMMODITIES, INC.

Date: Sep 23, 1994

Preagency Fiduciary Duty and Consumer Fraud Protections in Complex Commodity Transactions: MARTIN v. HEINOLD COMMODITIES, INC. Introduction The case of John R. Martin, on his own behalf and on behalf...

Enforcement of Right of First Refusal Overcomes Bona Fide Purchaser Defense: DANIELS v. ANDERSON et al.

Date: Sep 23, 1994

Enforcement of Right of First Refusal Overcomes Bona Fide Purchaser Defense: DANIELS v. ANDERSON et al. Introduction William L. Daniels v. James Anderson et al. is a pivotal case adjudicated by the...

Reaffirmation of the Charging Instrument Approach for Lesser Included Offense Instructions: People v. Chester Novak

Date: Sep 23, 1994

Reaffirmation of the Charging Instrument Approach for Lesser Included Offense Instructions: People v. Chester Novak Introduction In The People of the State of Illinois v. Chester Novak, 163 Ill. 2d...

Affirmation of Human Rights Act’s Jurisdiction Over Employer Liability in Sexual Harassment Cases

Date: Aug 5, 1994

Affirmation of Human Rights Act’s Jurisdiction Over Employer Liability in Sexual Harassment Cases Introduction The case of Melody C. Geise v. The Phoenix Company of Chicago, Inc. (159 Ill. 2d 507)...

Recovery of Temporary Total Disability Benefits: Insights from ILLINOIS GRAPHICS CO. v. NICKUM

Date: Aug 5, 1994

Recovery of Temporary Total Disability Benefits: Insights from ILLINOIS GRAPHICS CO. v. NICKUM Introduction Case: Illinois Graphics Company et al., Appellants, v. Iona Nickum, Appellee (159 Ill. 2d...

Distinct Exceptions under the Tort Immunity Act: Special Duty and Willful and Wanton Conduct

Date: Aug 5, 1994

Distinct Exceptions under the Tort Immunity Act: Special Duty and Willful and Wanton Conduct Introduction In the landmark case of Jane Doe et al. v. Calumet City et al. (161 Ill. 2d 374), the Supreme...

Respondeat Superior and the Status of Elected County Officers: Cook County v. Moy

Date: Jul 29, 1994

Respondeat Superior and the Status of Elected County Officers: Cook County v. Moy Introduction Cook County v. Moy (159 Ill. 2d 519) is a landmark decision by the Supreme Court of Illinois that...

Clarifying Hearsay Exceptions and Admissibility of Other-Crimes Evidence: Illinois Supreme Court's Decision in PEOPLE v. CRUZ

Date: Jul 15, 1994

Clarifying Hearsay Exceptions and Admissibility of Other-Crimes Evidence: Illinois Supreme Court's Decision in PEOPLE v. CRUZ Introduction The case of The People of the State of Illinois v. Rolando...

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