Jackson v. People of the State of Illinois: Sentencing and Acquittal Precedents Introduction Jackson v. People of the State of Illinois (149 Ill. 2d 540, 1992) is a landmark decision by the Supreme...
Admissibility of Polygraph Evidence in Assessing Confession Voluntariness: Melock v. State of Illinois 1. Introduction In the landmark case of Melock v. State of Illinois, the Supreme Court of...
RODGERS v. ST. MARY'S HOSPITAL: Establishing Private Rights Under the X-Ray Retention Act Introduction RODGERS v. ST. MARY'S HOSPITAL of Decatur, 149 Ill. 2d 302 (1992), is a pivotal case adjudicated...
Illinois Supreme Court Clarifies Burden of Proof for Class X Sentences Introduction In the landmark decision of The People of the State of Illinois v. Roger Williams et al. (No. 70253, 70302, 70486,...
Primacy of Construction-Specific Statute of Limitations in Personal Injury Claims: Hernon v. Corrigan Construction Company Introduction In the landmark case of Hernon v. Corrigan Construction...
Clarifying 'Murder in the Course of a Felony' Under Illinois Death Penalty Law: People v. Hampton Introduction People v. Hampton, 149 Ill. 2d 71 (1992), is a pivotal case in Illinois jurisprudence...
Revisiting Substantial Steps in Attempted Armed Robbery: The Shaster Smith Case Introduction In the landmark case of The People of the State of Illinois v. Shaster Smith, 148 Ill. 2d 454 (1992), the...
Structural Work Act and Electrical Hazards: Insights from American National Bank v. National Advertising Company Introduction The case of American National Bank Trust Company of Chicago, as Adm'r of...
Comparative Negligence and Willful and Wanton Conduct in Joint Tortfeasor Liability: Illinois Supreme Court Ruling in Burke v. Rothschild's Liquor Mart Introduction The case of Henry L. BURKE v. 12...
Duty of Care for Intended Pedestrian Use: Evelyn WOJDYLA v. CITY OF PARK RIDGE Introduction In the landmark case of Evelyn Wojdyla, Indiv. and as Adm'x of the Estate of Eugene Wojdyla, Deceased,...
PEOPLE v. JOHNSON: Affirming Multiple Jury Procedures and Robust Identification Standards in Illinois Capital Cases Introduction In The People of the State of Illinois v. Andrew Johnson, reported as...
State Employee Negligence Immunity Clarified in CURRIE v. LAO Introduction In CURRIE v. LAO (1992), the Supreme Court of Illinois addressed critical questions surrounding the applicability of...
Illinois Supreme Court Affirms Consistency in Drug Offense Verdicts Introduction In the landmark case of The People of the State of Illinois v. Todd L. Frieberg, 147 Ill. 2d 326 (1992), the Supreme...
Illinois Supreme Court Upholds Medical Malpractice Filing Requirements in DeLUNA v. ST. ELIZABETH'S HOSPITAL Introduction In the landmark case of DeLUNA v. ST. ELIZABETH'S HOSPITAL, the Supreme Court...
Setoff of Workers' Compensation Benefits from Underinsured Motorist Coverage: SULSER v. COUNTRY MUTUAL INSURANCE COmpany Introduction Neva A. Sulser, Indiv. and as Special Administrator of the Estate...
Strengthening Racial Discrimination Standards in Jury Selection: Insights from People v. Lawrence Andrews Introduction People v. Lawrence Andrews is a pivotal 1992 decision by the Supreme Court of...
Immunity of Municipalities Under the Tort Immunity Act: Analysis of Noma West v. City of Urbana Introduction Noma West v. Perry M. Kirkham et al. (The City of Urbana, Appellant), reported at 147 Ill....
Shoeprint Evidence Sufficiency for Conviction: Illinois Supreme Court Establishes New Precedent Introduction In the landmark case of The People of the State of Illinois v. Charles A. Campbell, 146...
Amendment of Pleadings After Summary Judgment: LOYOLA ACADEMY v. S S ROOF MAINTENANCE, Inc., et al. (146 Ill. 2d 263) Introduction LOYOLA ACADEMY v. S S ROOF MAINTENANCE, Inc., et al. is a pivotal...
Affirming Death Penalty Based on Corroborated Corpus Delicti and Statutory Aggravating Circumstances in Stanley Howard's Case Introduction The Supreme Court of Illinois, in the case of The People of...