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· 3/14/1997

Ruane v. Amore

Citations

  • 677 N.E.2d 1369
  • 287 Ill. App. 3d 465
  • 222 Ill. Dec. 570

How courts have described this case

Verbatim parenthetical descriptions written by other courts when citing this decision. Ranked by citation-network relevance.

  • finding that orders denying plaintiffs’ motions to reopen discovery were a step in the procedural progression that culminated in the granting of summary judgment
  • “When the nature of the defect, and its existence, is beyond the jury’s common understanding and experience, expert testimony is necessary to establish a defect.”
  • although not specifically mentioned in notice of appeal, record indicated that issue was raised below and was integral part of appeal; thus, it was not waived
  • although not specifically mentioned in notice of appeal, record indicated that issue was raised below and was integral part of appeal; thus, it was not waived
  • “The decision as to whether to reopen discovery rests in the sound discretion of the circuit court[,] and this court will not disturb such rulings on appeal absent a showing of abuse of discretion.”
  • concealment must be “intended to induce false belief”

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Judges: South

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