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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Conditional Order Renders Appeal In Attorney Fee Dispute Moot
Clyde Engle was locked in a battle over payment of attorney fees to Foley and Lardner. Foley represented Engle in federal court litigation involving an insurance liquidation. Engle’s unpaid bill was for more than $1.8…
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Appellate Jurisdiction Okay Over Judge Substitution Motion Not Identified In Notice Of Appeal
The O’Briens were involved in a divorce case. John O’Brien questioned some of the actions of the trial judge and thought the judge was biased. John asked for substitution of the judge. John’s request was…
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Appeal Before Ruling On Right To Tax Deed Premature
Dennis Ballinger owned a communications tower that was erected on property in Hancock County, Illinois. He filed a petition to obtain a tax deed for the property. Pettit Land, LLC. disputed Ballinger’s petition. Pettit claimed…
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Reconsideration Motion Untimely So Illinois Supreme Court Dismisses Appeal
The Illinois Supreme Court recently reversed the appellate court and dismissed Jennifer Keener’s appeal. Jennifer sued the City of Herrin on behalf of Chelsea Keener’s estate. Chelsea had been taken into custody by Herrin police…
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End-Of-Paragraph Fact Cites Comply With Illinois Supreme Court Rules
Charles Gaston sued the City of Danville, Illinois for the wrongful death of his son. Charles appealed after the trial court entered summary judgment in favor of the city. The record citations in the fact…
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No Deference For Trial Court In Review Of Insurer’s Declaratory Judgment Case
Pekin Insurance Company and Hallmark Homes disputed insurance coverage for a personal injury lawsuit filed by Bremer, the employee of another contractor at a construction site. Bremer sued Hallmark and MC Builders. Hallmark was named…
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Missing Trial Court Order Sinks Parent’s Appeal Of Parental Termination Ruling
Gina Hampton appealed a ruling that terminated her parental rights to her 11-year old child. Hampton wanted an independent opinion after a court-appointed psychologist diagnosed the child with reactive attachment disorder. Among her arguments on…
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Premature Notice Of Appeal Deprives Court Of Jurisdiction To Review Conditional Release Of Sexually Violent Person
Benjamin Hernandez, adjudicated to be a sexually violent person under the Illinois Sexually Violent Persons Commitment Act, was placed on conditional release. The State appealed, but filed its notice of appeal before the trial court…
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Interlocutory Order Not Identified In Notice Still Appealable
Lisa Knapp claimed she received negligent medical treatment from her doctors. She sued one of the doctors and the hospital he was affiliated with for medical malpractice. In her complaint, she identified George O’Neil, another…
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Dismissal Of Original Complaint A Final Judgment That Must Be Appealed Upon Voluntary Dismissal of Amended Complaint
This case is more about res judicata than appellate jurisdiction, but it teaches an important lesson about final and appealable orders. Jane Doe had a successful in vitro fertilization at a fertility clinic, the Center…