Illinois Case Commentaries

Failure to Provide Manslaughter Instructions Requires New Trial: Analysis of People v. Joyner et al.

Date: Jan 29, 1972

Failure to Provide Manslaughter Instructions Requires New Trial: Analysis of People v. Joyner et al. Introduction People of the State of Illinois, Appellee, v. Chris Joyner et al., Appellants is a...

Preservation of Constitutional Challenges: Insights from The People v. Amerman

Date: Dec 1, 1971

Preservation of Constitutional Challenges: Insights from The People v. Amerman Introduction The People of the State of Illinois v. Walter G. Amerman, 50 Ill. 2d 196 (1971), adjudicated by the Supreme...

Equal Protection in Drug Classification: McCabe v. Illinois

Date: Oct 16, 1971

Equal Protection in Drug Classification: McCabe v. Illinois Introduction McCabe v. Illinois is a landmark case adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Illinois in 1971. The appellant, Thomas McCabe, was...

Reaffirming Warrantless Vehicle Searches Post-Arrest: Analysis of People v. Canaday et al.

Date: Oct 1, 1971

Reaffirming Warrantless Vehicle Searches Post-Arrest: Analysis of People v. Canaday et al. Introduction The case of The People of the State of Illinois v. Jack Canaday et al., decided by the Supreme...

Broad Injunctions to Protect Integrated Trade Secrets: ILG Industries Inc. v. Robert P. Scott

Date: Jun 25, 1971

Broad Injunctions to Protect Integrated Trade Secrets: ILG Industries Inc. v. Robert P. Scott Introduction ILG Industries, Inc. vs. Robert P. Scott et al. is a seminal case adjudicated by the Supreme...

Affirming the Role of Expert Witnesses in Evaluating Railroad Crossing Safety: Merchants National Bank v. Joliet Eastern Railway

Date: May 22, 1971

Affirming the Role of Expert Witnesses in Evaluating Railroad Crossing Safety: Merchants National Bank v. Joliet Eastern Railway Introduction Merchants National Bank of Aurora, Admr., Appellee, vs....

Affirmation of Armed Robbery Convictions in CATLETT et al. v. THE PEOPLE OF ILLINOIS

Date: Apr 2, 1971

Affirmation of Armed Robbery Convictions in Catlett et al. v. The People of Illinois Introduction In the landmark case of THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS vs. HERBERT CATLETT, et al. (48 Ill. 2d...

Clarifying Summary Judgment Standards in Public Employment Dismissal Cases

Date: Jan 26, 1971

Clarifying Summary Judgment Standards in Public Employment Dismissal Cases Introduction The case of JACK FOODEN et al., Appellants, vs. BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF STATE COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES OF...

Illinois Supreme Court Establishes Judicial Discretion in Admitting Prior Convictions for Credibility Impeachment

Date: Jan 26, 1971

Illinois Supreme Court Establishes Judicial Discretion in Admitting Prior Convictions for Credibility Impeachment Introduction In the landmark case of The People of the State of Illinois v. Ellis...

Deference to Administrative Findings in Decertification: DAVERN v. CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION of Chicago

Date: Nov 18, 1970

Affirming Administrative Deference in Civil Service Decertifications: DAVERN v. CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION of Chicago Introduction The case of William E. Davern, Jr. v. Civil Service Commission of the...

Accountability Theory in Criminal Liability: Analysis of People v. Hairston

Date: Sep 30, 1970

Accountability Theory in Criminal Liability: Analysis of People v. Hairston Introduction In the landmark case of The People of the State of Illinois v. Eugene Hairston, 46 Ill. 2d 348 (1970), the...

Strict Tort Liability Applied to Medical Institutions: CUNNINGHAM v. MacNEAL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

Date: Sep 30, 1970

Strict Tort Liability Applied to Medical Institutions: CUNNINGHAM v. MacNEAL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Introduction CUNNINGHAM v. MacNEAL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, 47 Ill. 2d 443 (1970), is a landmark case decided...

Application of the Discovery Rule in Medical Malpractice: Elise Lipsey v. Michael Reese Hospital

Date: Jun 30, 1970

Application of the Discovery Rule in Medical Malpractice: Elise Lipsey v. Michael Reese Hospital Introduction The case of Elise Lipsey v. Michael Reese Hospital et al., decided by the Supreme Court...

Recognition of Contract Validity Defenses in Forcible Entry and Detainer Actions

Date: Apr 16, 1970

Recognition of Contract Validity Defenses in Forcible Entry and Detainer Actions Introduction The case of Rosewood Corporation et al. v. Chester J. Fisher et al. (46 Ill. 2d 249, 1970) addresses...

Illinois Supreme Court Redefines Contributory Negligence in Strict Product Liability

Date: Mar 25, 1970

Illinois Supreme Court Redefines Contributory Negligence in Strict Product Liability Introduction In the landmark case of James Williams v. Brown Manufacturing Company, Inc., the Supreme Court of...

Affirmation of Probable Cause Standards and Comprehensive Interpretation of Theft Statute in PEOPLE v. MARINO et al.

Date: Mar 25, 1970

Affirmation of Probable Cause Standards and Comprehensive Interpretation of Theft Statute in PEOPLE v. MARINO et al. Introduction People of the State of Illinois vs. Eugene Marino et al. is a...

INGERSOLL v. KLEIN: Establishing the "Most Significant Contacts" Rule in Choice of Law

Date: Mar 25, 1970

INGERSOLL v. KLEIN: Establishing the "Most Significant Contacts" Rule in Choice of Law Introduction The landmark case INGERSOLL v. KLEIN, 46 Ill. 2d 42 (1970), adjudicated by the Supreme Court of...

Timeliness of Appeals under the Paternity Act: Insights from Deckard v. Joiner

Date: Jan 22, 1970

Timeliness of Appeals under the Paternity Act: Insights from Deckard v. Joiner Introduction Deckard v. Joiner (44 Ill. 2d 412, Supreme Court of Illinois, 1970) is a pivotal case addressing the...

Reversing Bench Trials: Upholding the Right to a Fair Trial in Nuccio v. The People of Illinois

Date: Nov 27, 1969

Reversing Bench Trials: Upholding the Right to a Fair Trial in Nuccio v. The People of Illinois Introduction Nuccio v. The People of Illinois (43 Ill.2d 375, 1969) is a seminal case adjudicated by...

Affirmation of Single Witness Sufficiency in Robbery Conviction under Hostile Conditions

Date: Nov 27, 1969

Affirmation of Single Witness Sufficiency in Robbery Conviction under Hostile Conditions Introduction The People of the State of Illinois v. Fred Hampton (44 Ill. 2d 41, Supreme Court of Illinois,...

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