Illinois Case Commentaries

Miller v. Lockett: Reinforcing Residency Exceptions in Borrowing Statutes

Date: Oct 22, 1983

Miller v. Lockett: Reinforcing Residency Exceptions in Borrowing Statutes Introduction Miller v. Lockett, 98 Ill. 2d 478 (1983), addressed pivotal issues surrounding the interplay between state...

Reversing Precedents in Judicial Conduct: People v. Dennis Emerson

Date: Oct 5, 1983

Reversing Precedents in Judicial Conduct: People v. Dennis Emerson Introduction People of the State of Illinois v. Dennis Emerson is a landmark decision delivered by the Supreme Court of Illinois on...

Illinois Supreme Court Excludes Voluntary Manslaughter from Armed-Violence Enhancements

Date: Oct 5, 1983

Illinois Supreme Court Excludes Voluntary Manslaughter from Armed-Violence Enhancements Introduction The case of THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS v. EDWARD ALEJOS, JR. (97 Ill. 2d 502) addresses a...

The Landmark Decision in People v. Cobb et al.: Upholding Fair Trial Standards

Date: Oct 5, 1983

The Landmark Decision in People of Illinois v. Cobb et al.: Upholding Fair Trial Standards Introduction The case of The People of the State of Illinois v. Perry Cobb et al. (97 Ill. 2d 465)...

Illinois Supreme Court Establishes Intrastate Forum Non Conveniens Doctrine Under Common Law

Date: Sep 17, 1983

Illinois Supreme Court Establishes Intrastate Forum Non Conveniens Doctrine Under Common Law Introduction In Elias Torres et al. v. Alfred T. Walsh, Judge, et al. (98 Ill. 2d 338, 1983), the Supreme...

Reaffirmation of the Impact Rule in Emotional Distress Claims: RICKEY v. CHICAGO TRANSIT AUTHORITY

Date: Jun 18, 1983

Reaffirmation of the Impact Rule in Emotional Distress Claims: RICKEY v. CHICAGO TRANSIT AUTHORITY Introduction The case of Robert Rickey, a Minor, Appellee, v. Chicago Transit Authority et al.,...

Limitations on Prejudicial Evidence in Capital Sentencing: PEOPLE v. DAVIS

Date: Jun 18, 1983

Limitations on Prejudicial Evidence in Capital Sentencing: PEOPLE v. DAVIS Introduction People of the State of Illinois vs. Girvies Davis (97 Ill. 2d 1) is a landmark decision by the Supreme Court of...

Harmless Error in Aggravating Factors: Illinois Supreme Court Affirms Bourke's Sentencing

Date: May 28, 1983

Harmless Error in Aggravating Factors: Illinois Supreme Court Affirms Bourke's Sentencing Introduction The People of the State of Illinois v. Bruce Bourke, 96 Ill. 2d 327 (1983), presents a pivotal...

Affirmation of Death Penalty Statute and Peremptory Challenge Standards in People v. Williams

Date: May 28, 1983

Affirmation of Death Penalty Statute and Peremptory Challenge Standards in People v. Williams Introduction People v. Williams, 97 Ill. 2d 252 (1983), adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Illinois, is...

Comparative Fault in Strict Products Liability: Insights from Coney v. J.L.G. Industries

Date: May 19, 1983

Comparative Fault in Strict Products Liability: Insights from Coney v. J.L.G. Industries Introduction Coney v. J.L.G. Industries, Inc. (97 Ill. 2d 104) is a seminal case adjudicated by the Supreme...

Admissibility of Prior Crimes for Establishing Criminal Intent and Impeachment: The McKibbins Decision

Date: May 19, 1983

Admissibility of Prior Crimes for Establishing Criminal Intent and Impeachment: The McKibbins Decision Introduction The case of The People of the State of Illinois v. Johnny McKibbins, decided by the...

Strict Liability and Punitive Damages in Loss-of-Consortium Actions: Insights from Hammond v. North American Asbestos Corporation

Date: May 19, 1983

Strict Liability and Punitive Damages in Loss-of-Consortium Actions: Insights from Charlotte Hammond v. North American Asbestos Corporation Introduction The case of Charlotte Hammond v. North...

Rebutting Presumptions of Undue Influence in Will Contests: Insights from Franciscan Sisters Health Care Corporation v. John R. Dean

Date: Apr 23, 1983

Rebutting Presumptions of Undue Influence in Will Contests: Insights from Franciscan Sisters Health Care Corporation v. John R. Dean Introduction The case of Franciscan Sisters Health Care...

Reevaluation of Disciplinary Sanctions for Police Misconduct Involving Psychiatric Conditions: Insights from Walsh v. Board of Fire and Police Commissioners of Orland Park

Date: Apr 23, 1983

Reevaluation of Disciplinary Sanctions for Police Misconduct Involving Psychiatric Conditions: Insights from Walsh v. Board of Fire and Police Commissioners of Orland Park Introduction The case of...

Classification of Custody Orders under Supreme Court Rule 304(a): Insights from In re Marriage of Francine Leopando

Date: Apr 23, 1983

Classification of Custody Orders under Supreme Court Rule 304(a): Insights from In re Marriage of Francine Leopando Introduction The case of In re Marriage of Francine Leopando and Olivo Leopando (96...

Affirmation of Waiver of Original Claims and Ban on Recovery for Pure Economic Loss in Tort: Foxcroft v. Hoffman Rosner

Date: Apr 23, 1983

Affirmation of Waiver of Original Claims and Ban on Recovery for Pure Economic Loss in Tort: Foxcroft v. Hoffman Rosner Introduction Foxcroft Townhome Owners Association et al., Appellants, brought...

Affirmation of Death Penalty in Multiple Intentional Murders: Analyzing PEOPLE v. DAVIS

Date: Feb 19, 1983

Affirmation of Death Penalty in Multiple Intentional Murders: Analyzing PEOPLE v. DAVIS Introduction PEOPLE v. DAVIS, 95 Ill. 2d 1 (1983), adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Illinois, centers on the...

Interpretation of "Current Annual Salary" in Illinois Pension Code: VIVIAN E. KOZAK v. RETIREMENT BOARD

Date: Feb 19, 1983

Interpretation of "Current Annual Salary" in Illinois Pension Code: VIVIAN E. KOZAK v. RETIREMENT BOARD Introduction The case of Vivian E. Kozak v. Retirement Board of the Firemen's Annuity and...

Supervision Eligibility for Misdemeanors Post-Trial: Analysis of PEOPLE v. BOYKIN

Date: Feb 5, 1983

Supervision Eligibility for Misdemeanors Post-Trial: Analysis of PEOPLE v. BOYKIN Introduction People of the State of Illinois v. Barbara Boykin is a landmark decision by the Supreme Court of...

Failure to Comply with Disclosure Requirements and Its Impact on Death Sentencing: Analysis of People v. Szabo

Date: Jan 25, 1983

Failure to Comply with Disclosure Requirements and Its Impact on Death Sentencing: Analysis of People v. Szabo Introduction People of the State of Illinois v. John L. Szabo is a landmark decision by...