Illinois Case Commentaries

Affirmation of Denied Preliminary Injunction in Motor Vehicle Franchise Transfer Case

Date: Nov 19, 1993

Affirmation of Denied Preliminary Injunction in Motor Vehicle Franchise Transfer Case Introduction The case of Ronald Postma v. Jack Brown Buick, Inc., et al. (157 Ill. 2d 391) adjudicated by the...

Affirmation of Death Sentence and Proper Jury Vetting in Tenner v. Illinois

Date: Nov 1, 1993

Affirmation of Death Sentence and Proper Jury Vetting in Tenner v. Illinois Introduction Tenner v. Illinois, 157 Ill. 2d 341 (1993), is a landmark case adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Illinois....

Apparent Authority and Vicarious Liability: Sycamore Municipal Hospital Case Analysis

Date: Oct 22, 1993

Apparent Authority and Vicarious Liability: Sycamore Municipal Hospital Case Analysis Introduction The landmark case of Dimple Gilbert v. Sycamore Municipal Hospital, adjudicated by the Supreme Court...

Illinois Supreme Court Establishes Requirement for Reverse-Witherspoon Inquiry in Death Penalty Cases

Date: Oct 22, 1993

Illinois Supreme Court Establishes Requirement for Reverse-Witherspoon Inquiry in Death Penalty Cases Introduction In the landmark case of THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS v. ROBERT CLOUTIER, the...

Duty to Defend Not Triggered in Professional Liability Insurance: Crum and Forster Managers Corporation v. Resolution Trust Corporation

Date: Sep 24, 1993

Duty to Defend Not Triggered in Professional Liability Insurance: Crum and Forster Managers Corporation v. Resolution Trust Corporation Introduction The case of Crum and Forster Managers Corporation...

Scope of 'Illegality' Defense under UCC §3-305: Holder in Due Course Claims Not Precluded by Underlying Contract Illegality

Date: Aug 27, 1993

Scope of 'Illegality' Defense under UCC §3-305: Holder in Due Course Claims Not Precluded by Underlying Contract Illegality Introduction The case of Kedzie and 103rd Currency Exchange, Inc. v. Beulah...

Voidable Judgments and the Implications of Lesser Included Offenses: An Analysis of PEOPLE v. DAVIS

Date: Aug 27, 1993

Voidable Judgments and the Implications of Lesser Included Offenses: An Analysis of PEOPLE v. DAVIS Introduction People of the State of Illinois v. Mark Davis, 156 Ill. 2d 149 (1993), adjudicated by...

Limitations on Juvenile Courts in Conditioning Guardians' Consent to Adoption: Insights from In re M.M. et al.

Date: Aug 27, 1993

Limitations on Juvenile Courts in Conditioning Guardians' Consent to Adoption: Insights from In re M.M. et al. 1. Introduction In re M.M. et al., Minors is a landmark decision by the Supreme Court of...

Affirmation of Exceptions to Parent-Child Tort Immunity in Illinois Negligence Cases

Date: Aug 27, 1993

Affirmation of Exceptions to Parent-Child Tort Immunity in Illinois Negligence Cases Introduction In the landmark case of Heather Cates, a Minor, et al., v. Timothy Cates et al. (156 Ill. 2d 76,...

Adoption of Restatement Approach Reshapes Qualified Privilege in Defamation Law: Insights from Kuwik v. Starmark

Date: Jul 23, 1993

Adoption of Restatement Approach Reshapes Qualified Privilege in Defamation Law: Insights from Kuwik v. Starmark Introduction In the landmark case of Lori Kuwik v. Starmark Star Marketing and...

Establishing Subtle Undue Influence in Will Contests: In re Estate of H. Earl Hoover

Date: Jun 18, 1993

Establishing Subtle Undue Influence in Will Contests: In re Estate of H. Earl Hoover Introduction The case of In re Estate of H. Earl Hoover (Robert C. Hoover et al. v. Miriam U. Hoover et al., 155...

Affirmation of Death Sentence and Upholding Jury Selection Procedures in People v. Peeples

Date: Mar 19, 1993

Affirmation of Death Sentence and Upholding Jury Selection Procedures in People v. Peeples Introduction Case: The People of the State of Illinois v. William Peeples Court: Supreme Court of Illinois...

Enhancing Pension Rights: The Collins v. Firemen's Annuity Benefit Fund Judgment

Date: Mar 19, 1993

Enhancing Pension Rights: The Collins v. Firemen's Annuity Benefit Fund Judgment Introduction The case of Fred Collins et al. v. The Board of Trustees of the Firemen's Annuity Benefit Fund of...

Reinforcing Post-Conviction Counsel Responsibilities: Illinois Supreme Court in People v. Milton Johnson

Date: Feb 19, 1993

Reinforcing Post-Conviction Counsel Responsibilities: Illinois Supreme Court in People v. Milton Johnson Introduction In People of the State of Illinois v. Milton Johnson (154 Ill. 2d 227), the...

Dual Basis for Legal Malpractice Claims Established in COLLINS v. REYNARD

Date: Dec 5, 1992

Dual Basis for Legal Malpractice Claims Established in COLLINS v. REYNARD Introduction Dorothy J. Collins v. Charles Reynard et al., 154 Ill. 2d 48 (1992) is a landmark case in Illinois law that...

SIEGEL v. LEVY ORGANIZATION DEVELOPMENT CO.: Expanding Consumer Fraud Protections and Appellate Court Obligations

Date: Dec 5, 1992

SIEGEL v. LEVY ORGANIZATION DEVELOPMENT CO.: Expanding Consumer Fraud Protections and Appellate Court Obligations Introduction The case of Joseph E. Siegel v. The Levy Organization Development...

Reinterpreting "Suits Seeking Damages" and Pollution Exclusions in CGL Policies: Insights from Outboard Marine Corp. v. Liberty Mutual Insurance Co.

Date: Dec 5, 1992

Reinterpreting "Suits Seeking Damages" and Pollution Exclusions in CGL Policies: Insights from Outboard Marine Corp. v. Liberty Mutual Insurance Co. Introduction The case Outboard Marine Corporation,...

Affirmation of Death Sentence in People v. Patterson: Key Legal Principles and Implications

Date: Dec 5, 1992

Affirmation of Death Sentence in People v. Patterson: Key Legal Principles and Implications Introduction In the landmark case of The People of the State of Illinois v. Aaron Patterson (154 Ill. 2d...

Reaffirming Attorney General's Standing to Pursue Fraud Claims on Behalf of the State

Date: Dec 5, 1992

Reaffirming Attorney General's Standing to Pursue Fraud Claims on Behalf of the State Introduction In the landmark case of The People of the State of Illinois ex rel. Neil F. Hartigan et al. v. E E...

Defamation and False Light in Broadcast Media: Supreme Court of Illinois' Landmark Decision in KOLEGAS v. HEFTEL BROADCASTING CORP.

Date: Dec 5, 1992

Defamation and False Light in Broadcast Media: Supreme Court of Illinois' Landmark Decision in KOLEGAS v. HEFTEL BROADCASTING CORP. Introduction The case of Anthony N. Kolegas et al. v. Heftel...

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