Illinois Appellate Lawyer Blog
Covers news and events dealing with Illinois appellate case law.
Author: Steven R. Merican is a solo practitioner in Woodridge, Ill.
Blawg Related Categories: Appellate Practice • 7th Circuit Court • States • Illinois • Solo / Small Firm
Recent Posts from Illinois Appellate Lawyer Blog
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After-Hours Electronic Filing In Illinois Commerce Commission Acceptable
The Illinois Supreme Court ruled that an e-filing in the Illinois Commerce Commission on the final deadline date, but after the close of business, was a timely filing. We first reported on this case when…
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Pending Contempt Petition Renders Other Substantive Rulings Non-Final And Not Appealable
In a post-dissolution of marriage case, does a pending contempt petition render other substantive rulings non-final and non-appealable? Does the court have to rule on the contempt petition before the appellate court can exercise its…
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Illinois Supreme Court Considers Appellate Jurisdiction In IRMO Gutman. Appellate Court Panel’s Attempt To Overrule Sister Panel Rejected By Illinois Supreme Court
Nearly five years after their divorce, Mary Gutman filed a motion to continue and modify her maintenance award. Two months later, Daniel filed a motion to terminate maintenance. One month after that, Mary filed a…
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Car Buyer’s Compliance With Pre-Suit Dispute Resolution Procedure A Question Of Law
Edmond Jones sued Nissan because, he claimed, the car he bought was a lemon. The purchase agreement required Jones to submit his claim to an automotive complaint resolution program before he was allowed to sue…
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Appellate Lawyers Pooling Resources?
Lots of appellate practitioners are solo or in small groups. We can practice at peak levels because extraordinary resources are available at minimal cost. That’s good for clients, and good for us. I am always…
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Medical Studies Act Privilege Assessed By Manifest Weight Of The Evidence
Judy Anderson died while in care of Rush-Copley Medical Center. Her estate sued Rush for medical malpractice. In discovery, Rush refused to turn over two categories of documents: medical journal articles and an Action Plan.…
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“Invited Error” Prevents Med Mal Plaintiff’s Appeal Of Evidentiary Ruling
David Mount had a cardiac arrest that caused brain damage and other injuries. David’s guardians sued his doctors for medical malpractice. A jury concluded that the doctors were not guilty. David’s guardians appealed to the…
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Order Requiring Issuance Of Building Permits Final And Appealable Despite Remaining Claim
A developer bought land in Chicago intending to build apartments on it. The developer had the property for several years and incurred expenses to prepare it for construction. Then the City of Chicago rezoned the…
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Illinois Supreme Court Considers Limitations Defense Raised For First Time On Appeal
Travelers Casualty & Surety sued the Bowmans for payment on performance bonds. The Bowmans raised statute of limitations defenses, but one of the statutes was not raised in the trial court. Nonetheless, that defense was…
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Attorney Fees Allowed For Defending Magnuson-Moss Appeal
Courtney McNiff sued Mazda Motor of America under the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act. After they settled the dispute, Courtney’s lawyers, who had a contingency fee agreement with Courtney, petitioned the court for an award of attorney…