Illinois Jurisprudence

CRIMINAL LAW & PROCEDURE
-INTRODUCTORY
GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS
DEFENDANTS' CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS
DEFENSES
PUNISHMENT -
-PROCEEDINGS BEFORE PROSECUTION
ARRESTS AND INVESTIGATORY STOPS
BAIL AND RECOGNIZANCE
EXTRADITION
SEARCH AND SEIZURE
--PROCEEDINGS TO COMMENCE PROSECUTION
CHARGING INSTRUMENTS
PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION
GRAND JURY
-CRIMINAL PROSECUTION
-PRETRIAL PROCEEDINGS AND PRELIMINARY MATTERS
JURISDICTION
VENUE
ARRAIGNMENT AND PLEAS
FITNESS TO STAND TRIAL OR TO PLEAD
MOTIONS AND DISCOVERY
-EVIDENTIARY MATTERS GENERALLY
RELEVANCY, COMPETENCY AND MATERIALITY
REQUISITES AND DEGREE OF PROOF: SUFFICIENCY AND WEIGHT OF EVIDENCE
-TRIAL
TIME, MODE AND CONDUCT OF TRIAL
INTRODUCTION OF EVIDENCE
ARGUMENTS AND CONDUCT OF COUNSEL, JUDGE AND OTHERS
ROLES OF COURT AND JURY
JURY INSTRUCTIONS
CUSTODY AND DELIBERATIONS OF JURY
VERDICTS
-POSTTRIAL MATTERS; APPEALS
MOTIONS FOR NEW TRIAL AND IN ARREST OF JUDGMENT
SENTENCE OR JUDGMENT
PRESERVING QUESTIONS FOR REVIEW
APPELLATE REVIEW
ORIGINAL ACTIONS IN THE SUPREME COURT
PARDON AND PAROLE
EXPUNGEMENT
COSTS AND FEES
-JUVENILE OFFENDERS
DELINQUENT MINORS
-PARTICULAR CRIMES AND OFFENSES
ABANDONMENT
ABDUCTION, KIDNAPPING AND RELATED OFFENSES
ABORTION
ABUSE OF PROCESS
ANIMALS
ARSON
ASSAULT AND BATTERY
AUTOMOBILES AND OTHER VEHICLES
BLACKMAIL
BREACH OF THE PEACE
BRIBERY
CIVIL RIGHTS
COMPUTER CRIMES
CONSPIRACY
CONTRIBUTING TO THE CRIMINAL DELINQUENCY OF A JUVENILE
DECEPTIVE PRACTICES AND FALSE PERSONATION
DISORDERLY CONDUCT
DISSEMINATING CONVICTION INFORMATION
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
DRUG-RELATED OFFENSES
ENDANGERING CHILDREN
ESCAPE AND RELATED OFFENSES
GAMBLING
HOMICIDE AND RELATED OFFENSES
INTIMIDATION
OBSCENITY AND INDECENCY
OBSTRUCTING JUSTICE AND RELATED OFFENSES
PERJURY
PROSTITUTION AND RELATED OFFENSES
RIOT AND UNLAWFUL ASSEMBLY
ROBBERY
SEX OFFENSES AND RELATED CRIMES
STALKING
THEFT AND RELATED OFFENSES
TRESPASS
VANDALISM AND RELATED OFFENSES
WEAPONS OFFENSES
PROBATE, ESTATES AND TRUSTS
STATUTORY SCHEME
INTESTATE PROPERTY
ADVANCEMENTS AND EXPECTANCIES
-WILLS
GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS
FORM AND EXECUTION OF WILLS
CONSTRUCTION
LEGACIES UNDER THE WILL
ANNUITIES
CONVERSION
DISCLAIMER OF SUCCESSION, ELECTION AND RENUNCIATION
PROBATE OF WILLS
WILL CONTESTS
-ESTATE AND INTERESTS
GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS
LIFE ESTATES
PERPETUITIES
REMAINDERS, REVERSIONS AND EXECUTORY INTERESTS
CHARITABLE GIFTS
TRUSTS
-ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES
GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS
JURISDICTIONAL REQUIREMENTS
QUALIFICATION AND APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTORS
QUALIFICATION AND APPOINTMENT OF ADMINISTRATORS
ISSUES RELATED TO ADMINISTRATION
ESTABLISHING HEIRSHIP
INVENTORY AND APPRAISAL
ASSETS
SURVIVING SPOUSE AND CHILD AWARD
CONTRACTS OF DECEDENT
CLAIMS AGAINST ESTATES
CITATION TO RECOVER PROPERTY AND DISCOVERY
INFORMATION
ADMINISTRATION OF PERSONAL ESTATE
ADMINISTRATION OF REAL ESTATE
DISTRIBUTION
ACCOUNTING AND SETTLEMENT
SETTLEMENT OF SMALL ESTATES
ACTIONS BY OR AGAINST REPRESENTATIVES
APPEALS
INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATION
SUMMARY ADMINISTRATION
GUARDIANSHIP
GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS
GUARDIANS OF MINORS
GUARDIANS OF DISABLED PERSONS
PUBLIC GUARDIANS
NONRESIDENT REPRESENTATIVES
DURABLE POWERS OF ATTORNEY
HEALTH CARE SURROGATE ACT
LIVING WILLS
BONDS OF GUARDIANS
RIGHTS, POWERS, DUTIES AND LIABILITIES OF GUARDIANS
TERMINATION OF AUTHORITY
INVENTORY AND APPRAISAL
CONTRACTS OF DISABLED PERSONS
CLAIMS AGAINST WARD?S ESTATE
CITATION TO RECOVER PROPERTY AND DISCOVER
INFORMATION
ADMINISTRATION OF PERSONAL ESTATE
INVESTMENTS
ADMINISTRATION OF REAL ESTATE
ACCOUNTING AND SETTLEMENT
ACTIONS BY OR AGAINST GUARDIANS
MENTAL HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY CODE
PROCEEDINGS
PROTECTION ORDERS
CIVIL ACTIONS BY OR AGAINST MINORS OR DISABLED PERSONS
TRANSFERS TO MINORS UNDER UNIFORM ACT
FAMILY LAW
-MARRIAGE AND DISSOLUTION
OVERVIEW OF MARRIAGE AS A LEGAL STATUS
RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS OF SPOUSES
TERMINATION OF MARRIAGE AND LEGAL SEPARATION
PRENUPTIAL AND SEPARATION AGREEMENTS
-PARENT AND CHILD RELATIONSHIP
IN GENERAL; ESTABLISHMENT OF RELATIONSHIP
CREATION OF RELATIONSHIP BY ADOPTION
RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS OF PARENTS AND CHILDREN
-CUSTODY, VISITATION RIGHTS, AND SUPPORT
CUSTODY AND VISITATION RIGHTS
CHILD SUPPORT
-CONTROL AND PROTECTION OF FAMILY MEMBERS BY STATE
INFANTS OR MINORS; GENERALLY
JUVENILE COURT PROCEEDINGS
PROTECTION FROM DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
BUSINESS RELATIONSHIPS
-CORPORATIONS
INTRODUCTION; CLASSES, KINDS AND NATURE OF CORPORATIONS
PRE-INCORPORATION ACTIVITIES OF PROMOTEES
INCORPORATION AND ORGANIZATION
CORPORATE INCIDENTS
CAPITALIZATION, STOCK, AND FUNDED DEBT
STATUS, RIGHTS, DUTIES AND LIABILITIES OF STOCKHOLDERS AND MEMBERS
DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS
POWERS, FUNCTIONS, AND LIABILITIES OF CORPORATIONS
MERGER, CONSOLIDATION, AND OTHER REORGANIZATIONS
TERMINATION OF CORPORATE EXISTENCE
-PARTNERSHIPS AND JOINT VENTURES
INTRODUCTION; FORMATION AND EXISTENCE OF PARTNERSHIP
PARTNERSHIP PROPERTY
RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS OF PARTNERS
DISSOLUTION AND WINDING UP; ACCOUNTING; APPLICATION OF ASSETS TO LIABILITIES
LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
JOINT VENTURES
-OTHER RELATIONSHIPS
UNINCORPORATED ASSOCIATIONS, GENERALLY
BUSINESS TRUSTS
-SECURITIES REGULATIONS
REGISTRATION OF SECURITIES AND BROKERS; ADVERTISEMENT OF SECURITIES
SECURITIES VIOLATIONS
PERSONAL INJURY AND TORTS
-GENERAL PRINCIPLES
PERSONS ENTITLED AND SUBJECT TO ACTION
GOVERNMENT TORT LIABILITY
JOINT TORTFEASORS
DAMAGES
LIABILITY FOR INFLICTION OF EMOTIONAL DISTRESS
-SPECIFIC TORTS
ASSAULT AND BATTERY
CIVIL RIGHTS VIOLATIONS
CONSPIRACY
CONVERSION
DEFAMATION
FALSE ARREST, MALICIOUS PROSECUTION, AND ABUSE OF PROCESS
FRAUD
INTERFERENCE WITH RIGHTS OR RELATIONS
NEGLIGENCE
NUISANCE, TRESPASS, AND WASTE
PRIVACY
WRONGFUL DEATH
-PARTICULAR FACTUAL SITUATIONS
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
ANIMALS
AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENTS
AVIATION ACCIDENTS
BARBERS AND BEAUTICIANS
CARRIERS
ELECTRICITY AND TELEPHONES
EXPLOSIONS, FIRES, AND GAS LEAKS
HIGHWAYS, STREETS, AND BRIDGES
INNS AND RESTAURANTS
MALPRACTICE
MEDICAL INSTITUTIONS
PREMISES LIABILITY
PRENATAL INJURIES; WRONGFUL BIRTH OR LIFE
PRODUCTS LIABILITY
RECREATIONAL PROPERTY AND ACTIVITIES
SCHOOLS
WATER
WEAPONS OR FIREARMS
WHARVES AND DOCKS
PROPERTY
NATURE AND SUBJECTS OF PROPERTY AND PROPERTY RIGHTS
KINDS AND CLASSIFICATIONS OF PROPERTY
RIGHTS AND CAPACITY TO OWN PROPERTY
GIFTS
ASSIGNMENTS
ABANDONED, LOST, AND ESCHEATED PROPERTY
-PERSONAL PROPERTY
BAILMENTS
CERTIFICATES OF TITLE
PERSONAL PROPERTY LIENS
-ACQUISITION AND TRANSFER OF REAL PROPERTY
REAL PROPERTY SALES AND EXCHANGES
TITLE
DEEDS
ADVERSE POSSESSION
DEDICATION
EMINENT DOMAIN
-ENCUMBRANCES, LIENS, EASEMENTS, AND RESTRICTIONS ON REAL PROPERTY
COVENANTS AND RESTRICTIONS
EASEMENTS AND LICENSES
LIENS ON REAL PROPERTY
MORTGAGES
-USE AND DEVELOPMENT OF PROPERTY
ADJOINING LANDOWNERS
ZONING AND LAND USE CONTROL; BUILDING CODES
-LANDLORD AND TENANT
IN GENERAL; DEFINITIONS
LEASES AND AGREEMENTS
TENANCIES; RIGHTS, DUTIES, AND LIABILITIES
SUBLEASE, ASSIGNMENT, AND MORTGAGE OF LEASEHOLDS
-PARTICULAR FORMS OF REAL PROPERTY OWNERSHIP
CONDOMINIUMS, COOPERATIVES, AND TIME-SHARES
LAND TRUSTS
COMMERCIAL LAW
-CONTRACTS
NATURE AND REQUISITES OF CONTRACTS
IMPLIED AND CONSTRUCTIVE CONTRACTS
ILLEGAL AND UNCONSCIONABLE CONTRACTS
MODIFICATION, SUBSTITUTION, OR TERMINATION OF OBLIGATION
PERFORMANCE OR BREACH
GUARANTY, SURETY, AND INDEMNITY CONTRACTS
SETTLEMENT CONTRACTS
-UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE
ARTICLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS
ARTICLE 2: SALES
ARTICLE 2A: LEASES
ARTICLE 3: NEGOTIABLE INSTRUMENTS
ARTICLE 4: BANK DEPOSITS AND COLLECTIONS
ARTICLE 4A: FUND TRANSFERS
ARTICLE 5: LETTERS OF CREDIT
ARTICLE 7: WAREHOUSE RECEIPTS, BILLS OF LADING, AND OTHER DOCUMENTS OF TITLE
ARTICLE 8: INVESTMENT SECURITIES
ARTICLE 9: SECURED TRANSACTIONS
-TRADE REGULATION
ANTITRUST LAWS
CONSUMER PROTECTION
CONSUMER CREDIT
UNFAIR COMPETITION, TRADEMARKS, AND BUSINESS NAMES
FRAUDULENT CONVEYANCES
PRIVATE FRANCHISE AGREEMENTS
TRADE SECRETS
MUNICIPAL LAW
INTRODUCTION
CREATION OR INCORPORATION; DISSOLUTION
HOME RULE
INTERGOVERNMENTAL COOPERATION AND REGIONAL COMMISSIONS
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION
-OFFICERS AND BOARDS
ELECTED AND APPOINTED OFFICERS
ADMINISTRATIVE BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
CIVIL SERVICE
ETHICS AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST
-POWERS AND FUNCTIONS
GENERAL POWERS
ANNEXATION, CONSOLIDATION, AND TRANSFER OF TERRITORY
ENACTMENT OF ORDINANCES
FINANCE
PUBLIC CONTRACTS
PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
PUBLIC PROPERTY
MUNICIPAL UTILITIES; WATER AND SEWERS
LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT
-EMPLOYER-EMPLOYEE RELATIONSHIP
INTRODUCTION
EMPLOYEE HEALTH AND SAFETY
EMPLOYEE WAGES, BENEFITS, AND HOURS
EMPLOYMENT DISCRIMINATION
EMPLOYMENT OF MINORS
-AGENCY AND INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS
CREATION AND EXISTENCE OF AGENCY
AUTHORITY OF AGENT
RIGHTS, DUTIES, AND LIABILITIES OF PRINCIPAL AND AGENT
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS
-LABOR RELATIONS
INTRODUCTION; LABOR ORGANIZATIONS
LABOR CONTRACTS AND COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
GRIEVANCES, UNFAIR LABOR PRACTICES, AND DISPUTES
INSURANCE
REGULATION OF INSURANCE IN GENERAL
REGULATORY PROVISIONS; PROHIBITED ACTS AND PRACTICES
REGULATION OF AGENTS, BROKERS, AND ADJUSTERS
INSURANCE CONTRACT AND POLICY, GENERALLY
INSURANCE INTEREST
PREMIUMS AND ASSESSMENTS
POLICY LOANS
STATUTORY NONFORFEITURE PROVISIONS
ASSIGNMENTS AND OTHER TRANSFERS
REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES, AND CONDITIONS; CONCEALMENT
WAIVERS OF FORFEITURES
INCONTESTABILITY CLAUSES IN LIFE INSURANCE POLICIES
LIFE INSURANCE POLICIES
HEALTH AND ACCIDENT INSURANCE POLICIES
LIABILITY INSURANCE POLICIES
PROPERTY INSURANCE POLICIES
AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE POLICIES
NOTICE AND PROOF OF LOSS
RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS TO PARTIES TO LIABILITY INSURANCE AFTER LOSS OR ACCIDENT; ACTION AGAINST INSURER
EXTENT OF LOSS OF INSURED AND OF LIABILITY OF INSURER
ADJUSTMENT AND COMPROMISE; APPRAISAL AND ARBITRATION
RIGHTS TO PROCEEDS; BENEFICIARIES
PAYMENT OR DISCHARGE OF LIABILITY
APPORTIONMENT AND CONTRIBUTION BETWEEN INSURERS
SUBROGATION
REINSURANCE
CIVIL PROCEDURE
INTRODUCTION TO THE ILLINOIS COURT SYSTEM
JURISDICTION AND VENUE
PLEADINGS
RELIEF PENDING FINAL ADJUDICATION
DEFENDING AGAINST A CAUSE OF ACTION: RESPONSIVE MOTIONS AND PLEADINGS
AMENDMENTS TO PLEADINGS
PRE-TRIAL PROCEEDINGS
DISCOVERY
THE TRIAL PROCESS
JUDGMENTS: ENTRY, ENFORCEMENT AND MODIFICATION
SANCTIONS FOR CIVIL LITIGATION MISCONDUCT BEFORE THE CIRCUIT COURTS
APPEALS
EFFECT OF JUDGMENTS
EDUCATION LAW
-PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOL EDUCATION
-SCHOOL DISTRICTS
CREATION, ORGANIZATION, BOUNDARIES AND DISSOLUTION OF SCHOOL DISTRICTS
OPERATION OF SCHOOL DISTRICTS
PUBLIC SCHOOL FINANCE
DUTIES AND LIABILITIES OF SCHOOL DISTRICTS
IMMUNITIES AND DEFENSES OF SCHOOL DISTRICTS
-RIGHTS AND DUTIES OF STUDENTS
ATTENDANCE
TRANSPORTATION OF STUDENTS
EVALUATION, PROMOTION AND GRADUATION
SUPERVISION AND DISCIPLINE OF STUDENTS
STUDENTS? CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS
DISCRIMINATION AND HARASSMENT; ACTIONS BY STUDENTS
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS
STUDENT RECORDS
-SCHOOL DISTRICT EMPLOYEES
IN GENERAL
CERTIFICATION AND EMPLOYMENT OF TEACHERS AND OTHER CERTIFIED PERSONNEL
ILLINOIS TENURE LAW
EVALUATION, DISCIPLINE AND DISMISSAL OF TEACHERS AND OTHER CERTIFIED PERSONNEL
NON-CERTIFIED PERSONNEL
LABOR RELATIONS
CIVIL RIGHTS ACTIONS BY SCHOOL DISTRICT EMPLOYEES
-PRIVATE SCHOOLS AND OTHER PUBLIC SCHOOL ALTERNATIVES
IN GENERAL
CHARTER SCHOOLS
PRIVATE SCHOOLS
ALTERNATIVE SCHOOLS
HOME SCHOOLING
-HIGHER EDUCATION
BOARD OF HIGHER EDUCATION
COMMUNITY COLLEGES
PUBLIC COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES
PRIVATE COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES
RIGHTS AND DUTIES OF COLLEGE STUDENTS
HIGHER EDUCATION EMPLOYEES
LABOR RELATIONS IN HIGHER EDUCATION
WORKERS? COMPENSATION
INTRODUCTION
ADMINISTRATION AND INSURANCE
EXCLUSIVITY OF REMEDY
SCOPE OF COVERAGE
COMPENSABLE INJURIES OR ILLNESSES
PROCEEDINGS TO SECURE COMPENSATION
SETTLEMENTS; AGREEMENTS ON COMPENSATION
DEFENSES TO EMPLOYEE CLAIMS
THIRD PARTY SUITS?INDEMNITY, CONTRIBUTION AND SUBROGATION
COMPENSATION PAYMENTS
WORKERS? COMPENSATION
HEALTH CARE LAW
ELDER LAW