Illinois Case Commentaries

Knowledge Requirement in Strict Liability Failure-to-Warn Cases: An Analysis of WOODILL v. PARKE DAVIS CO.

Date: Feb 23, 1980

Knowledge Requirement in Strict Liability Failure-to-Warn Cases: An Analysis of WOODILL v. PARKE DAVIS CO. Introduction The Supreme Court of Illinois, in the landmark case of Robert E. Woodill et al....

Limits on Admitting Collateral Crimes Evidence: PEOPLE v. LINDGREN

Date: Feb 23, 1980

Limits on Admitting Collateral Crimes Evidence: PEOPLE v. LINDGREN Introduction The People of the State of Illinois v. Charles Lindgren (79 Ill. 2d 129, 1980) represents a pivotal case in Illinois...

Constructive Trust and Tolling of the Statute of Limitations in Fiduciary Breach Cases: Analysis of The Chicago Park District v. Kenroy, Inc.

Date: Feb 2, 1980

Constructive Trust and Tolling of the Statute of Limitations in Fiduciary Breach Cases: Analysis of The Chicago Park District v. Kenroy, Inc. Introduction The Chicago Park District et al. v. Kenroy,...

Clarence E. Thomas v. The Levy Company: Scope of Arbitrator Authority in Workmen's Compensation Claims

Date: Jan 24, 1980

Clarence E. Thomas v. The Levy Company: Scope of Arbitrator Authority in Workmen's Compensation Claims Introduction The case of Clarence E. Thomas v. The Levy Company adjudicated by the Supreme Court...

Judicial Commentary: Trial as Adult for Juvenile Offender & Jury Instruction on Attempted Murder

Date: Dec 21, 1979

Trial as Adult for Juvenile Offender & Jury Instruction on Attempted Murder: Analysis of THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS v. RONALD JONES (81 Ill. 2d 1) Introduction THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF...

Establishing Duty of Care for Housing Authorities and Independent Security Contractors: Commentary on Mollie PIPPIN v. CHICAGO HOUSING AUTHORITY

Date: Dec 4, 1979

Establishing Duty of Care for Housing Authorities and Independent Security Contractors: Commentary on Mollie PIPPIN v. CHICAGO HOUSING AUTHORITY Introduction The case of Mollie Pippin, Adm'r,...

Prosecutorial Discretion in Capital Sentencing Upheld: Analysis of The People ex rel. Bernard Carey v. William Cousins, Jr.

Date: Nov 22, 1979

Prosecutorial Discretion in Capital Sentencing Upheld: Analysis of The People ex rel. Bernard Carey v. William Cousins, Jr. Introduction In the landmark case of The People ex rel. Bernard Carey v....

Quantum Meruit for Attorney's Fees in Client's Timely Discharge: Insights from Rhoades v. Norfolk and Western Railway Company

Date: Oct 20, 1979

Quantum Meruit for Attorney's Fees in Client's Timely Discharge: Insights from Rhoades v. Norfolk and Western Railway Company Introduction The case of William D. Rhoades et al. v. Norfolk and Western...

Requirement of Malice or Lack of Justification in Tortious Interference: SWAGER v. COURI

Date: Oct 3, 1979

Requirement of Malice or Lack of Justification in Tortious Interference: SWAGER v. COURI Introduction The case of Eugene C. Swager et al. v. Peter J. Couri et al. (77 Ill. 2d 173), adjudicated by the...

Illinois Supreme Court Upholds Specialized Limitation Period for Medical Malpractice: Implications and Analysis

Date: Oct 3, 1979

Illinois Supreme Court Upholds Specialized Limitation Period for Medical Malpractice: Implications and Analysis Introduction The Supreme Court of Illinois, in the landmark case Anderson et al. v....

Illinois Supreme Court Establishes Individual Representation Standards in Public Defender Offices

Date: Oct 3, 1979

Illinois Supreme Court Establishes Individual Representation Standards in Public Defender Offices Introduction The Supreme Court of Illinois addressed critical questions regarding conflicts of...

Establishing Misdemeanor Theft as a Crime Involving Dishonesty for Impeachment Purposes: The People v. Lester Spates

Date: Oct 3, 1979

Establishing Misdemeanor Theft as a Crime Involving Dishonesty for Impeachment Purposes: The People v. Lester Spates Introduction The case of The People of the State of Illinois v. Lester Spates is a...

Reaffirmation of Evidence Sufficiency and Admissibility Standards in Homicide Prosecutions

Date: Jun 30, 1979

Reaffirmation of Evidence Sufficiency and Admissibility Standards in Homicide Prosecutions Introduction The case of The People of the State of Illinois v. Sidney Foster (76 Ill. 2d 365) presents a...

Affirmation of Juvenile Transfer Statute Under Due Process Standards in Taylor v. People

Date: Jun 9, 1979

Affirmation of Juvenile Transfer Statute Under Due Process Standards in Taylor v. People Introduction Taylor v. People, 76 Ill. 2d 289 (1979), is a landmark case in Illinois law where the Supreme...

Establishing Judicial Recusal Standards: The Supreme Court of Illinois in People v. Vance

Date: May 25, 1979

Establishing Judicial Recusal Standards: The Supreme Court of Illinois in People v. Vance Introduction People of the State of Illinois v. Jeffrey Vance is a pivotal judicial decision rendered by the...

Defining Feasibility in Design Defect Liability and Restricting Post-Judgment Loan Agreements: Sanford KERNS v. ENGELKE

Date: May 25, 1979

Defining Feasibility in Design Defect Liability and Restricting Post-Judgment Loan Agreements: Sanford KERNS v. ENGELKE Introduction Sanford Kerns v. Gustav Engelke et al., decided by the Supreme...

Admissibility of Secondary Evidence and Prosecutorial Conduct in Criminal Trials: Insights from PEOPLE v. BAPTIST (1979)

Date: May 19, 1979

Admissibility of Secondary Evidence and Prosecutorial Conduct in Criminal Trials: Insights from PEOPLE v. BAPTIST (1979) Introduction People of the State of Illinois v. Elijah Baptist, 76 Ill. 2d 19...

Sufficiency of Notice of Appeal and Appellate Jurisdiction: An Analysis of Charles P. BURTELL v. FIRST CHARTER SERVICE CORPoration

Date: May 19, 1979

Sufficiency of Notice of Appeal and Appellate Jurisdiction: An Analysis of Charles P. BURTELL v. FIRST CHARTER SERVICE CORPoration Introduction The case of Charles P. BURTELL v. FIRST CHARTER SERVICE...

Implied Warranty of Habitability in New Home Sales: Petersen v. Hubschman Construction Co.

Date: May 19, 1979

Implied Warranty of Habitability in New Home Sales: Petersen v. Hubschman Construction Co. Introduction The case of Petersen v. Hubschman Construction Co. (76 Ill. 2d 31), adjudicated by the Supreme...

Illinois Supreme Court Establishes Beneficial Ownership Liability in Land Trusts

Date: Apr 4, 1979

Illinois Supreme Court Establishes Beneficial Ownership Liability in Land Trusts Introduction In the landmark case The People of the State of Illinois v. Chicago Title and Trust Company et al., the...