Tag: Illinois law

  • O'Callaghan v. Waller & Beckwith Realty Co.

    O’Callaghan v. Waller & Beckwith Realty Co. 1958 Illinois Supreme Court • Tenant fell while crossing paved courtyard, sued for negligence. Lease included exculpatory clause, plaintiff wants court to find contract unconscionable. • Court holds for defendant landlord–found tenant made no effort to find other apartment with other lease. • Case for government intervention in…

  • States legislation and cases on Attorney Client Privilege

    States legislation and cases on Attorney Client Privilege See Attorney Client Concepts Besides federal legislation, court rules, and case law, the rules applicable to the attorney client privilege comprises also state legislation. Below is a sampling of state court decisions decided at least in part based on their own state’s court rules, case law, or…