The doctrine of equitable estoppel bars a party from denying a fact, or opposing a claim, based on that party’s previous statements or conduct. As a general rule, depending on the circumstances, it can be based on either actual authority, meaning that the speaker or actor had authority to bind the defendant, or apparent authority: the … Continue Reading
This afternoon, the Illinois Supreme Court published its Call of the Docket for the November term, and the Court will hear oral argument in fifteen civil cases. The cases, with the issue or issues presented in each, are: November 10: General Motors Corp. v. Pappas, No. 108893 – (1) Does the 2005 amendment to the Property … Continue Reading
Last week, the Illinois Supreme Court allowed petitions for leave to appeal in eight new civil cases. They are: Sheffler v. Commonwealth Edison Co., 399 Ill.App.3d 51 (1st Dist., 2010), which involves the question of whether a complaint seeking injunctive and damages relief in connection with defendant’s alleged failure to give priority, in restoring power after … Continue Reading
