Illinois Case Commentaries

Reinforcing Standards for Joint Legal Representation and Effective Counsel: Analysis of The People v. Emmaline Williams

Date: Sep 27, 1990

Reinforcing Standards for Joint Legal Representation and Effective Counsel: Analysis of The People v. Emmaline Williams Introduction The People of the State of Illinois v. Emmaline Williams et al.,...

Ensuring Corpus Delicti: Independent Corroboration of Confessions in Theft Cases

Date: Sep 27, 1990

Ensuring Corpus Delicti: Independent Corroboration of Confessions in Theft Cases Introduction In the landmark case of The People of the State of Illinois v. James Furby et al. (138 Ill. 2d 434,...

KRAFT, INC. v. EDGAR: Clarifying the Statute of Limitations for Franchise Tax Adjustments under the Illinois Business Corporation Act

Date: Sep 27, 1990

KRAFT, INC. v. EDGAR: Clarifying the Statute of Limitations for Franchise Tax Adjustments under the Illinois Business Corporation Act Introduction Kraft, Inc., Formerly Known as Dart Kraft, Inc.,...

Reaffirming the Requirement of Willful and Wanton Misconduct for Punitive Damages in Product Liability: LOITZ v. REMINGTON ARMS COmpany

Date: Sep 20, 1990

Reaffirming the Requirement of Willful and Wanton Misconduct for Punitive Damages in Product Liability: LOITZ v. REMINGTON ARMS COmpany Introduction Robert LOITZ v. REMINGTON ARMS COmpany, Inc. (138...

Affirmation of Death Penalty Eligibility in People v. Thomas

Date: Jul 4, 1990

Affirmation of Death Penalty Eligibility in People v. Thomas Introduction Case Name: The People of the State of Illinois v. Walter Thomas Court: Supreme Court of Illinois Date: July 3, 1990 In People...

Reaffirmation of Traditional Tort Principles: Illinois Supreme Court Rejects Market Share Liability in DES Litigation

Date: Jul 4, 1990

Reaffirmation of Traditional Tort Principles: Illinois Supreme Court Rejects Market Share Liability in DES Litigation Introduction In the landmark case of Sandra SMITH v. ELI LILLY COmpany et al.,...

Reaffirming Fourth Amendment Protections: Community Caretaking and Seizure Standards in Police Encounters

Date: May 31, 1990

Reaffirming Fourth Amendment Protections: Community Caretaking and Seizure Standards in Police Encounters Introduction In the landmark case of THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, Appellant, v....

Application of Sufficient Evidence and Plain Error Doctrine in People v. Herrett

Date: May 24, 1990

Application of Sufficient Evidence and Plain Error Doctrine in People v. Herrett Introduction People v. Herrett, 137 Ill. 2d 195 (1990), is a pivotal case adjudicated by the Supreme Court of...

Supreme Court of Illinois Maintains Economic Loss Rule in Architectural Negligence Claims

Date: May 24, 1990

Supreme Court of Illinois Maintains Economic Loss Rule in Architectural Negligence Claims Introduction The case of Lincoln Park West Condominium Association v. Mann, Gin, Ebel Frazier, Ltd. (136 Ill....

Rule 103(b) Dismissals and Reasonable Diligence: The SEGAL v. SACCO Decision

Date: May 24, 1990

Rule 103(b) Dismissals and Reasonable Diligence: The SEGAL v. SACCO Decision Introduction The case of William Segal v. Eugene Sacco, Deputy Sheriff, et al. (136 Ill. 2d 282) is a seminal decision by...

Clarifying Court Discretion in Jury Inquiries and Burden of Proof in Miranda Suppression Hearings – People v. Darryl Reid

Date: Apr 19, 1990

Clarifying Court Discretion in Jury Inquiries and Burden of Proof in Miranda Suppression Hearings – People v. Darryl Reid Introduction Case Title: The People of the State of Illinois, Appellant, v....

Illinois Supreme Court Upholds Strict Forum Non Conveniens Standards in Griffith v. Mitsubishi Aircraft International

Date: Apr 19, 1990

Illinois Supreme Court Upholds Strict Forum Non Conveniens Standards in Griffith v. Mitsubishi Aircraft International Introduction The case F. Lee Griffith et al., Co-executors of the Estate of F....

Duty of Care Beyond Obvious Conditions: Insights from George WARD v. K MART CORPoration

Date: Apr 19, 1990

Duty of Care Beyond Obvious Conditions: Insights from George WARD v. K MART CORPoration Introduction The case of George WARD v. K MART CORPoration, adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Illinois on...

Balancing Defendant's Right to Presence and Court Procedures in Jury Selection: Bean v. The People of Illinois

Date: Apr 19, 1990

Balancing Defendant's Right to Presence and Court Procedures in Jury Selection: Bean v. The People of Illinois Introduction In the landmark case of THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS v. HAROLD BEAN,...

Establishing Limits on Warrantless Home Arrests and Upholding Confrontation Rights in PEOPLE v. FOSKEY

Date: Apr 19, 1990

Establishing Limits on Warrantless Home Arrests and Upholding Confrontation Rights in PEOPLE v. FOSKEY Introduction PEOPLE v. FOSKEY, 136 Ill. 2d 66 (1990), is a pivotal case decided by the Supreme...

Application of the Excited Utterance Exception to Hearsay: Analysis of Nevitt v. Illinois

Date: Mar 30, 1990

Application of the Excited Utterance Exception to Hearsay: Analysis of Nevitt v. Illinois Introduction The People of the State of Illinois v. Tommy Nevitt (135 Ill. 2d 423) is a pivotal case...

Establishing Retroactive Application of Unconstitutional Jury Waiver Statutes: The People v. Gersch Decision

Date: Mar 23, 1990

Establishing Retroactive Application of Unconstitutional Jury Waiver Statutes: The People v. Gersch Decision Introduction In The People of the State of Illinois v. William F. Gersch (135 Ill. 2d 384,...

Admissibility of Prior Inconsistent Statements Under Section 115-10.1: Insights from People v. Frank Redd

Date: Mar 23, 1990

Admissibility of Prior Inconsistent Statements Under Section 115-10.1: Insights from People v. Frank Redd Introduction People of the State of Illinois v. Frank Redd (135 Ill. 2d 252, 1990) is a...

Affirmation of Death Sentences Amid Conflicting Eyewitness Testimony and Prosecutorial Assertions in People v. Fields and Hawkins

Date: Feb 17, 1990

Affirmation of Death Sentences Amid Conflicting Eyewitness Testimony and Prosecutorial Assertions in People v. Fields and Hawkins Introduction In the case of THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS v....

Due Process and the Scope of Certiorari in School Expulsion: Stratton v. Wenona Community Unit District No. 1

Date: Feb 17, 1990

Due Process and the Scope of Certiorari in School Expulsion: Stratton v. Wenona Community Unit District No. 1 Introduction Stratton v. Wenona Community Unit District No. 1 is a landmark case...

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