Illinois Case Commentaries

Strict Enforcement of the Waiver Rule in Jury Instruction Errors: Analysis of PEOPLE v. ROBERTS and People v. Grizzle

Date: Feb 21, 1979

Strict Enforcement of the Waiver Rule in Jury Instruction Errors: Analysis of PEOPLE v. ROBERTS and People v. Grizzle Introduction The Supreme Court of Illinois addressed pivotal issues regarding...

Establishing a Cause of Action for Retaliatory Discharge: KELSAY v. MOTOROLA, INC.

Date: Dec 5, 1978

Establishing a Cause of Action for Retaliatory Discharge: KELSAY v. MOTOROLA, INC. Introduction KELSAY v. MOTOROLA, INC., 74 Ill. 2d 172 (1978), marked a significant turning point in Illinois...

Joint Representation of Co-Defendants: A Comprehensive Analysis of Berland v. The People of Illinois

Date: Dec 5, 1978

Joint Representation of Co-Defendants: A Comprehensive Analysis of Berland v. The People of Illinois Introduction In the landmark case of The People of the State of Illinois v. Albert Berland et al.,...

Establishing the Boundaries of Loaned Employee Defense in Negligence Claims: SALDANA v. WIRTZ CARTAGE CO.

Date: Dec 5, 1978

Establishing the Boundaries of Loaned Employee Defense in Negligence Claims: SALDANA v. WIRTZ CARTAGE CO. Introduction The legal landscape surrounding employer liability for employee actions is...

Illinois Founders Insurance Co. v. Thornton: Clarifying Insurer's Estoppel in Duty to Defend

Date: Dec 5, 1978

Illinois Founders Insurance Co. v. Thornton: Clarifying Insurer's Estoppel in Duty to Defend Introduction The case of Wayne Lee Thornton v. Ben Paul et al. (74 Ill. 2d 132) adjudicated by the Supreme...

Effective Assistance of Counsel in Joint Representation: Insights from People v. Vriner

Date: Dec 5, 1978

Effective Assistance of Counsel in Joint Representation: Insights from People v. Vriner Introduction People v. Peter Samuel Vriner is a landmark case decided by the Supreme Court of Illinois on...

Independent Contractor Nonliability for Complying with Government Specifications: James v. Hunt, Jr.

Date: Dec 5, 1978

Independent Contractor Nonliability for Complying with Government Specifications: James v. Hunt, Jr. Introduction The case of James v. Hunt, Jr., Adm'r, et al., v. Robert Blasius et al. (Fosco...

Foreseeability in Attractive Nuisance: Corcoran v. Village of Libertyville

Date: Nov 23, 1978

Foreseeability in Attractive Nuisance: Corcoran v. Village of Libertyville Introduction In Corcoran v. Village of Libertyville (73 Ill. 2d 316), the Supreme Court of Illinois addressed the complex...

Sufficiency of Indictment in Aggravated Battery Cases: Insights from PEOPLE v. LUTZ

Date: Oct 7, 1978

Sufficiency of Indictment in Aggravated Battery Cases: Insights from PEOPLE v. LUTZ Introduction People v. Thomas Lutz (73 Ill.2d 204) is a significant judgment delivered by the Supreme Court of...

Res Judicata and Agency: The Supreme Court of Illinois' Clarification in Elizabeth Ann TOWNS v. YELLOW CAB COmpany

Date: Oct 7, 1978

Res Judicata and Agency: The Supreme Court of Illinois' Clarification in Elizabeth Ann TOWNS v. YELLOW CAB COmpany Introduction The case of Elizabeth Ann TOWNS v. YELLOW CAB COmpany et al., 73 Ill.2d...

Affirmation of Hearsay Exceptions in Criminal Convictions: PEOPLE v. ROBINSON

Date: Oct 7, 1978

Affirmation of Hearsay Exceptions in Criminal Convictions: PEOPLE v. ROBINSON Introduction The case of The People of the State of Illinois v. Jackie Robinson, 73 Ill. 2d 192 (1978), adjudicated by...

Affirmation of Fitness to Stand Trial and Competent Legal Representation in Murphy v. People of Illinois

Date: Oct 7, 1978

Affirmation of Fitness to Stand Trial and Competent Legal Representation in Murphy v. People of Illinois Introduction The case of The People of the State of Illinois v. James Murphy (72 Ill. 2d 421,...

Municipal Liability in Street Lighting: GREENE v. CITY OF CHICAGO Establishes New Precedents

Date: Oct 7, 1978

Municipal Liability in Street Lighting: GREENE v. CITY OF CHICAGO Establishes New Precedents Introduction James Greene v. The City of Chicago is a landmark case adjudicated by the Supreme Court of...

Dual Representation and Waiver of Effective Assistance Claims: A Comprehensive Analysis of PEOPLE v. PRECUP

Date: Sep 20, 1978

Dual Representation and Waiver of Effective Assistance Claims: A Comprehensive Analysis of PEOPLE v. PRECUP Introduction The case of The People of the State of Illinois v. David Precup et al. (73...

Establishing the Standard of Care in Medical Malpractice: Insights from WALSKI v. TIESENGA

Date: Sep 20, 1978

Establishing the Standard of Care in Medical Malpractice: Insights from WALSKI v. TIESENGA Introduction The case of Harriet Walski v. Marvin Tiesenga et al., adjudicated by the Supreme Court of...

Illinois Supreme Court Establishes Liability for Concealed Rebates Under the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act

Date: May 27, 1978

Illinois Supreme Court Establishes Liability for Concealed Rebates Under the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act Introduction In the landmark case of ROGER FITZGERALD et al.,...

Defining Intent in Attempted Murder: Illinois Supreme Court's Landmark Decision in People v. Harris

Date: May 27, 1978

Defining Intent in Attempted Murder: Illinois Supreme Court's Landmark Decision in People v. Harris Introduction The Illinois Supreme Court's decision in The People of the State of Illinois v....

Supreme Court of Illinois Upholds Retrospective Application and Child Support Provisions in Marriage and Dissolution Act

Date: May 27, 1978

Supreme Court of Illinois Upholds Retrospective Application and Child Support Provisions in Marriage and Dissolution Act Introduction The case of Joseph Kujawinski v. Betty Ann Kujawinski et al....

Assessment of State's Attorneys' Fees on Unsuccessful Criminal Appeals in Illinois: Insights from PEOPLE v. NICHOLLS

Date: Mar 24, 1978

Assessment of State's Attorneys' Fees on Unsuccessful Criminal Appeals in Illinois: Insights from PEOPLE v. NICHOLLS Introduction The landmark case of People of the State of Illinois v. Ernest Lloyd...

Strict Compliance with Mandatory Publication Deadlines for Property Assessment Increases: ANDREWS v. FOXWORTHY

Date: Jan 28, 1978

Strict Compliance with Mandatory Publication Deadlines for Property Assessment Increases: ANDREWS v. FOXWORTHY Introduction ANDREWS v. FOXWORTHY is a pivotal case decided by the Supreme Court of...