Illinois Case Commentaries

Clarifying the Doctrine of Res Ipsa Loquitur in Medical Malpractice: KOLAKOWSKI v. VORIS et al.

Date: Dec 20, 1980

Clarifying the Doctrine of Res Ipsa Loquitur in Medical Malpractice: KOLAKOWSKI v. VORIS et al. Introduction In the landmark case of Edward Kolakowski et al. v. David C. Voris et al., decided by the...

Clarifying the Impeachment Rule for Prior Convictions: Warmack v. People of Illinois

Date: Dec 2, 1980

Clarifying the Impeachment Rule for Prior Convictions: Warmack v. People of Illinois Introduction The case of The People of the State of Illinois v. Glenn D. Warmack, decided by the Supreme Court of...

Defining "Dangerous Weapon" in Armed Robbery: Insights from PEOPLE v. SKELTON

Date: Dec 2, 1980

Defining "Dangerous Weapon" in Armed Robbery: Insights from PEOPLE v. SKELTON Introduction In the landmark case of The People of the State of Illinois v. Ricky Skelton, decided on December 1, 1980,...

Specificity in Post-Trial Motions: Insights from BROWN v. DECATUR MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

Date: Dec 2, 1980

Specificity in Post-Trial Motions: Insights from BROWN v. DECATUR MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Introduction In Lawrence A. BROWN v. DECATUR MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, 83 Ill. 2d 344 (1980), the Supreme Court of...

Mandatory Presentence Investigation Reports Upholding Judicial and Executive Functions: Analysis of THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS v. HENRY YOUNGBEY et al.

Date: Nov 19, 1980

Mandatory Presentence Investigation Reports Upholding Judicial and Executive Functions: Analysis of The People of the State of Illinois v. Henry Youngbey et al. Introduction The People of the State...

Affirmation of Voluntary Manslaughter Instructions in Self-Defense Homicides: People v. Jerome Lockett

Date: Nov 19, 1980

Affirmation of Voluntary Manslaughter Instructions in Self-Defense Homicides: People v. Jerome Lockett Introduction People of the State of Illinois v. Jerome Lockett is a landmark decision by the...

Judicial Independence in Sentencing Appeals Confirmed in Cox v. Illinois

Date: Oct 18, 1980

Judicial Independence in Sentencing Appeals Confirmed in Cox v. Illinois Introduction The People of the State of Illinois v. Craig Lee Cox et al., 82 Ill. 2d 268 (1980), represents a pivotal moment...

Expanding the State's Right to Appeal Pretrial Suppression Orders: Analysis of PEOPLE v. YOUNG

Date: Oct 18, 1980

Expanding the State's Right to Appeal Pretrial Suppression Orders: Analysis of PEOPLE v. YOUNG Introduction People of the State of Illinois v. Michael Young (82 Ill. 2d 234) is a landmark judgment by...

Community Involvement in Principal Selection: Interpretation of Section 34-8.2 in Maiter v. Chicago Board of Education

Date: Oct 18, 1980

Community Involvement in Principal Selection: Interpretation of Section 34-8.2 in Maiter et al. v. Chicago Board of Education Introduction The landmark case of Iris M. Maiter et al. v. Chicago Board...

Preclusion of Malicious Prosecution Claims through Compromise Agreements: Joiner v. Benton Community Bank

Date: Sep 30, 1980

Preclusion of Malicious Prosecution Claims through Compromise Agreements: Joiner v. Benton Community Bank Introduction Joiner v. Benton Community Bank is a landmark case adjudicated by the Supreme...

Admissibility of Extrajudicial Identification: Analysis of The People of Illinois v. Keith Douglas Rogers

Date: Sep 30, 1980

Admissibility of Extrajudicial Identification: Analysis of The People of Illinois v. Keith Douglas Rogers Introduction The People of the State of Illinois v. Keith Douglas Rogers, 81 Ill. 2d 571...

Meeks v. Illinois: Upholding Sentencing Discretion and Presentence Report Compliance

Date: Sep 16, 1980

Meeks v. Illinois: Upholding Sentencing Discretion and Presentence Report Compliance Introduction Meeks v. Illinois (81 Ill. 2d 524, 1980) is a pivotal case adjudicated by the Supreme Court of...

Duty of School Districts to Provide Protective Equipment in School-Connected Activities: Lynch v. Board of Education of Collinsville

Date: Sep 16, 1980

Duty of School Districts to Provide Protective Equipment in School-Connected Activities: Lynch v. Board of Education of Collinsville Introduction Lynch et al. v. The Board of Education of...

Exclusivity of Workmen's Compensation Act in Tort Claims: VERN COLLIER v. WAGNER CASTINGS COMPANY

Date: Jun 21, 1980

Exclusivity of Workmen's Compensation Act in Tort Claims: VERN COLLIER et al. v. WAGNER CASTINGS COMPANY et al. Introduction In VERN COLLIER et al. v. WAGNER CASTINGS COMPANY et al. (81 Ill. 2d 229),...

Exigent Circumstances Justify Warrantless Home Entry for Felony Arrest: Analysis of The People v. William Abney

Date: Jun 21, 1980

Exigent Circumstances Justify Warrantless Home Entry for Felony Arrest: Analysis of The People v. William Abney Introduction In The People of the State of Illinois v. William Abney (81 Ill. 2d 159,...

Establishing the "Submission Theory" in Real Estate Commission Disputes

Date: Jun 21, 1980

Establishing the "Submission Theory" in Real Estate Commission Disputes Introduction The case of John G. Kokinis v. Edward Kotrich et al., decided by the Supreme Court of Illinois on June 20, 1980,...

Prohibiting Unilateral Pro Rata Reductions in Child Support Agreements: FINLEY v. FINLEY Analysis

Date: May 31, 1980

Prohibiting Unilateral Pro Rata Reductions in Child Support Agreements: FINLEY v. FINLEY Analysis Introduction The case of Ethel Finley v. Bill Finley (81 Ill. 2d 317) heard by the Supreme Court of...

Illinois Supreme Court Establishes Due Process Standards for Controlled Substances Penalties

Date: Apr 19, 1980

Illinois Supreme Court Establishes Due Process Standards for Controlled Substances Penalties Introduction In the landmark decision of THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS v. Rodney Bradley et al. (79...

Mitigating Factors in Capital Sentencing: Analysis of People v. Carlson

Date: Apr 19, 1980

Mitigating Factors in Capital Sentencing: Analysis of People v. Carlson Introduction People of the State of Illinois v. Robert K. Carlson, Sr. is a pivotal case decided by the Supreme Court of...

Admissibility of Plea-Related Statements and Right to Counsel: Illinois Supreme Court in PEOPLE v. FRIEDMAN Establishes New Standards

Date: Mar 29, 1980

Admissibility of Plea-Related Statements and Right to Counsel: Illinois Supreme Court in PEOPLE v. FRIEDMAN Establishes New Standards Introduction In the landmark case of PEOPLE v. FRIEDMAN (79 Ill....

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