· 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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