Illinois Case Commentaries

Admissibility of Juror Testimony: Establishing New Precedents in Illinois Law

Date: Jan 21, 1978

Admissibility of Juror Testimony: Establishing New Precedents in Illinois Law Introduction In the landmark case The People of the State of Illinois v. Norvel Holmes (69 Ill. 2d 507, 1978), the...

Contribution Among Tortfeasors Under Strict Liability: Skinner v. Reed-Prentice Verdict

Date: Dec 13, 1977

Contribution Among Tortfeasors Under Strict Liability: Skinner v. Reed-Prentice Verdict Introduction The landmark case of Skinner v. Reed-Prentice Division Package Machinery Co. (70 Ill. 2d 1, 1977)...

Chicago Medical School Admissions Practices Upheld: A Comprehensive Commentary on STEINBERG v. CHICAGO MEDICAL SCHOOL

Date: Dec 13, 1977

Chicago Medical School Admissions Practices Upheld: A Comprehensive Commentary on STEINBERG v. CHICAGO MEDICAL SCHOOL Introduction The case of Robert I. STEINBERG v. CHICAGO MEDICAL SCHOOL (69 Ill....

Strict Liability for Defective Automotive Design in Collision-Induced Fires: BUEHLER v. WHALEN & Ford Motor Co.

Date: Dec 13, 1977

Strict Liability for Defective Automotive Design in Collision-Induced Fires: BUEHLER v. WHALEN & Ford Motor Co. (70 Ill. 2d 51) Introduction In the landmark case of Buehler et al. v. Whalen et al....

Limitations on Administrative Authority: Supreme Court of Illinois Rules on Medicaid Vendor Termination

Date: Oct 18, 1977

Limitations on Administrative Authority: Supreme Court of Illinois Rules on Medicaid Vendor Termination Introduction Bio-Medical Laboratories, Inc. v. James L. Trainor is a pivotal case adjudicated...

Abuse of Discretion in Appellate Review of Sentences: Insights from PEOPLE v. PERRUQUET

Date: Oct 6, 1977

Abuse of Discretion in Appellate Review of Sentences: Insights from PEOPLE v. PERRUQUET (68 Ill. 2d 149) Introduction People of the State of Illinois v. Joseph Perruquet is a seminal case adjudicated...

Illinois Supreme Court Establishes Specific Intent as Essential Element for Attempted Murder

Date: Oct 6, 1977

Illinois Supreme Court Establishes Specific Intent as Essential Element for Attempted Murder Introduction The landmark case of THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS v. DAVID FRANCIS TRINKLE (68 Ill. 2d...

Custodial Interrogation and Miranda Rights in Wipfler v. People: A Comprehensive Commentary

Date: Oct 6, 1977

Custodial Interrogation and Miranda Rights in Wipfler v. People: A Comprehensive Commentary Introduction The case of The People of the State of Illinois v. Steven Wipfler, 68 Ill.2d 158 (1977),...

Non-Recognition of Express Trust in Mortgage Escrow Funds: La Throp v. Bell Federal Savings Loan Association

Date: Oct 6, 1977

Non-Recognition of Express Trust in Mortgage Escrow Funds: La Throp v. Bell Federal Savings Loan Association Introduction In La Throp et al. v. Bell Federal Savings Loan Association, 68 Ill. 2d 375...

Manion v. Illinois: Establishing Reliability in Suggestive Identifications

Date: Sep 21, 1977

Manion v. Illinois: Establishing Reliability in Suggestive Identifications Introduction Manion v. Illinois (67 Ill. 2d 564, 1977) is a pivotal case in Illinois jurisprudence that addressed the...

Standard of Proof in Involuntary Commitment: The Landmark Decision in In re Charles Stephenson

Date: Sep 21, 1977

Standard of Proof in Involuntary Commitment: The Landmark Decision in In re Charles Stephenson Introduction The case of In re Charles Stephenson (67 Ill. 2d 544) represents a pivotal moment in...

RENSLOW v. MENNONITE HOSPITAL (1977): Pioneering Tort Liability for Prenatal Injuries from Preconception Negligence

Date: Aug 9, 1977

RENSLOW v. MENNONITE HOSPITAL (1977): Pioneering Tort Liability for Prenatal Injuries from Preconception Negligence Introduction RENSLOW v. MENNONITE HOSPITAL is a landmark decision by the Supreme...

Affirming Trial Courts' Inherent Authority to Dismiss Indictments for Due Process Violations

Date: Jun 2, 1977

Affirming Trial Courts' Inherent Authority to Dismiss Indictments for Due Process Violations Introduction The case of The People of the State of Illinois v. James Lawson, along with co-defendants...

Conflict of Interest in Defense Representation: The Coslet Decision

Date: Jun 2, 1977

Conflict of Interest in Defense Representation: The Coslet Decision Introduction The case of The People of the State of Illinois v. Linda Kay Coslet (67 Ill. 2d 127, 1977) serves as a pivotal...

Rejection of the Independent Motivation Test for Concurrent Sentences in Multiple Convictions

Date: May 21, 1977

Rejection of the Independent Motivation Test for Concurrent Sentences in Multiple Convictions Introduction In The People of the State of Illinois v. Jerry King (66 Ill. 2d 551, 1977), the Supreme...

Williams v. The People of Illinois: Affirmation of Convictions and Remand for Resentencing

Date: May 21, 1977

Williams v. The People of Illinois: Affirmation of Convictions and Remand for Resentencing Introduction Case: The People of the State of Illinois, Appellee, v. Otis Carl Williams et al., Appellants....

Substantial Prejudice Required to Invoke Cooperation Clause: M.F.A. MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. v. CHEEK

Date: May 21, 1977

Substantial Prejudice Required to Invoke Cooperation Clause: M.F.A. MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. v. CHEEK Introduction M.F.A. Mutual Insurance Company v. George D. Cheek et al., 66 Ill. 2d 492 (1977), is a...

Standing of Trade Associations in Declaratory Judgment Actions: Insights from Underground Contractors Association v. City of Chicago

Date: Apr 6, 1977

Standing of Trade Associations in Declaratory Judgment Actions: Insights from Underground Contractors Association v. City of Chicago Introduction The case of Underground Contractors Association, Inc....

Enhancing Fair Trial Rights: The Monroe Decision on Evidence Admissibility

Date: Apr 6, 1977

Enhancing Fair Trial Rights: The Monroe Decision on Evidence Admissibility Introduction The People of the State of Illinois v. Dick Monroe is a significant case adjudicated by the Supreme Court of...

Limits on Admissibility of Prior Offenses for Witness Credibility: Analysis of PEOPLE v. ROMERO et al.

Date: Apr 6, 1977

Limits on Admissibility of Prior Offenses for Witness Credibility: Analysis of PEOPLE v. ROMERO et al. Introduction The People of the State of Illinois v. Craig Romero et al., 66 Ill. 2d 325 (1977),...