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735 Ill. Comp. Stat. § 5/2-1005

Summary judgment: the cases that interpreted this section

Jurisdiction
Illinois
Case notes
1,616
Cited in passing
1,367
Citing cases indexed
4,019
Case dates
1993–2026
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2026-06-29
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Summary judgment

Section 2-1005(c) permits summary judgment when the record shows no genuine issue of material fact and the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.

Suntrust Mortgage, Inc. v. Ulrich · filed 2021-06-25(c)

Summary judgment is proper when “the pleadings, depositions, and admissions on file, together with affidavits, if any, show that there is no genuine issue as to any material fact and that the moving party is entitled to a judgment as a matter of law.” 735 ILCS 5/2-1005(c) (West 2018). ... Therefore, there was no genuine issue of material fact precluding summary judgment. Accordingly, we determine that the court correctly accepted the information contained in the affidavit as true and properly concluded that plaintiff was entitled to judgment as a matter of law.
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Section 5/2-1005(c) permits summary judgment only when no genuine issue of material fact exists and the movant is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.

Lehman v. Patel · filed 2021-06-30(c)

Summary judgment is proper when the pleadings, depositions, admissions, and affidavits, construed strictly against the movant and liberally in favor of the opponent, show that there is no genuine issue of material fact and that the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law. 735 ILCS 5/2-1005(c) (West 2018); Adams v. Northern Illinois Gas Co., 211 Ill. 2d 32, 42-43 (2004). ... Consequently, defendants were not entitled to summary judgment on their claim of adverse possession.
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Section 2-1005(c) permits summary judgment only when there is no genuine issue of material fact and the movant is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.

Chicago Title and Trust Co. v. Village of Bensenville · filed 2021-07-08(c)

Summary judgment is proper where “the pleadings, depositions, and admissions on file, together with the affidavits, if any, show that there is no genuine issue as to any material fact and that the moving party is entitled to a judgment as a matter of law.” 735 ILCS 5/2-1005(c) (West 2018). ... There was simply no evidence in the record to support the conclusion that the strip was vacant. ... The judgment of the circuit court of Du Page County is reversed and the cause is remanded.
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Section 2-1005 permits a court to decide cross-motions for summary judgment as a question of law when the parties present the issue that way.

Evanston Insurance Co. v. OnPoint Cas Solutions, LLC · filed 2021-09-03

Where the parties file cross-motions for summary judgment, as they did in this case, they agree that only a question of law is at issue and they ask the trial court to decide that issue. ... Thus, the trial court properly granted summary judgment in favor of OnPoint and Mr. Glavin.
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Section 2-1005(c) allows summary judgment only when the record reveals no genuine issue of material fact and the movant is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.

Bray v. City of Chicago · filed 2022-03-29(c)

Summary judgment should not be granted unless the pleadings, depositions and admissions on file, together with any affidavits, construed strictly against the moving party, reveal that no genuine issue of material fact exists so that the movant is entitled to judgment as a matter of law. 735 ILCS 5/2-1005(c) (West 2018); Monson v. City of Danville, 2018 IL 122486, ¶ 12. ... In any event, summary judgment should not have been granted to Lyric Opera in this case because the City presented sufficient evidence that could arguably entitle it to recovery under a contribution theory.
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Section 2-1005 requires a party to move for summary judgment before a court may grant it; a court cannot grant summary judgment on its own.

CZ Driving Horses, Inc. v. Horse Powered Equestrian LLC · filed 2022-09-06(a), (b)

Section 2-1005 of the Code of Civil Procedure clearly requires a party to move for summary judgment to be entitled to it. 735 ILCS 5/2-1005(a), (b) (West 2016). It does not permit a circuit court to grant summary judgment sua sponte. Peterson v. Randhava, 313 Ill. App. 3d 1, 10 (2000).
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Section 2-1005(c) permits summary judgment in negligence cases when the requirements for summary judgment are met.

Wilson v. Beazly · filed 2022-09-14(c)

While, generally, negligence cases present ... questions for a trier of fact that preclude summary judgment (see generally Johnson v. Colley, 111 Ill. 2d 468, 475, 490 N.E.2d 685, 688 (1986)), nothing in the language of section 2-1005(c) of the Code of Civil Procedure (735 ILCS 5/2-1005(c) (West 2020)), prevents its application to negligence claims (Rettig v. Heiser, 2013 IL App (4th) 120985, ¶ 33, 996 N.E.2d 1220).
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Section 2-1005(c) permits summary judgment only when no genuine issue of material fact exists and the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.

McCabe v. Crossfit Tri-Cities, LLC · filed 2022-10-24(c)

A grant of summary judgment is appropriate where the pleadings, depositions, and admissions on file, together with any affidavits, show that there is no genuine issue as to any material fact and that the moving party is entitled to a judgment as a matter of law. ... We [then] now conclude that a genuine issue of material fact existed such that summary judgment on the spoliation count was granted in error.
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Section 2-1005(c) allows summary judgment only when there is no genuine issue of material fact and the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.

Agwomoh v. Village of Dolton · filed 2022-10-28(c)

As our code of civil procedure makes clear, “[s]ummary judgment is proper when ‘the pleadings, depositions, and admissions on file, together with the affidavits, if any, show that there is no genuine issue as to any material fact and that the moving party is entitled to a judgment as a matter of law.’ ” Bremer v. City of Rockford, 2016 IL 119889, ¶ 20 (quoting 735 ILCS 5/2-1005(c) (West 2008)).
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Section 2-1005(c) permits summary judgment when the record, viewed in the light most favorable to the nonmoving party, shows no genuine issue of material fact and the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.

The Continental Insurance Company v. Sargent and Lundy, LLC · filed 2022-10-28(c)

Summary judgment should be granted only where the pleadings, depositions, admissions, and affidavits on file, when viewed in the light most favorable to the nonmoving party, show that there is no genuine issue as to any material fact and that the moving party is clearly entitled to judgment as a matter of law. ... Thus, no genuine issue of material fact exists as to whether CNA breached its duty to defend S&L in the underlying actions. The trial court accordingly did not err in granting S&L’s motions for partial summary judgment and we affirm its judgment.
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Section 2-1005(c) requires summary judgment when the record shows no genuine issue of material fact and the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.

Lee v. Weiland · filed 2022-10-28(c)

Section 2-1005(c) of the Code of Civil Procedure (Code) (735 ILCS 5/2-1005(c) (West 2020)) governs summary judgments, providing the circuit court must enter judgment where the “pleadings, depositions, and admissions on file, together with the affidavits, if any, show that there is no genuine issue as to any material fact and that the moving party is entitled to a judgment as a matter of law.” ... After reviewing the pleadings, the witnesses’ depositions, and other exhibits, and construing them strictly against the movant and liberally in favor of the opponent, we find the circuit court did not err by concluding there was no genuine issue of material fact as to defendant’s negligence.
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Section 2-1005(c) permits summary judgment when the record shows no genuine issue of material fact and the moving party is clearly entitled to judgment as a matter of law.

Molitor v. BNSF Ry. Co. · filed 2022-11-01(c)

A motion for summary judgment should be granted where the pleadings, depositions, and admissions on file, together with any affidavits, show that there is no genuine issue as to any material fact and that the moving party is clearly entitled to judgment as a matter of law.
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Section 2-1005(c) permits summary judgment when no genuine issue of material fact exists and the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.

People v. Ironhustler Excavating, Inc · filed 2022-11-18(c)

Summary judgment is appropriate where the pleadings, depositions, and admissions on file, along with any affidavits, show there is no genuine issue of material fact and the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law. ... We conclude that the Board did not err in finding on these undisputed facts that IronHustler violated the Act, that summary judgment was proper, and that a penalty was warranted.
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Section 2-1005(c) requires summary judgment when no reasonable person could draw an inference from the facts against the moving party.

McCormick 106, LLC v. Capra · filed 2022-11-23(c)

Accordingly, where no reasonable person would draw an inference from undisputed (or immaterial) facts that is unfavorable to the movant, summary judgment shall be rendered.
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Section 5/2-1005(c) permits summary judgment when the record shows no genuine issue of material fact and the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.

Walworth Investments-LG, LLC v. Mu Sigma, Inc. · filed 2022-11-28(c)

We also review de novo a circuit court’s ruling on a motion for summary judgment, where the court determines whether the pleadings, depositions, and admissions on file, together with the affidavits, if any, evidence that there is no genuine issue as to any material fact and the moving party is entitled to a judgment as a matter of law.
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Section 2-1005(c) permits summary judgment only when the record, viewed in the light most favorable to the nonmoving party, shows no genuine issue of material fact and the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.

Hoey v. Hoey · filed 2022-12-02(c)

Summary judgment is appropriate only where the pleadings, depositions, admissions, and affidavits on file, when viewed in the light most favorable to the nonmoving party, show there is no genuine issue of material fact and that the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law. 735 ILCS 5/2-1005(c) (West 2020).
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Section 2-1005(c) permits summary judgment when no genuine issue of material fact exists and the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.

Lee County, Illinois v. Lee County Landfill, Inc. · filed 2022-12-09(c)

Therefore, the circuit court properly granted defendants’ motion for summary judgment as there exists no genuine issue of material fact, and defendants were entitled to judgment as a matter of law.
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Section 2-1005(c) permits summary judgment when the record shows no genuine issue of material fact and the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.

Ellis v. ICC Group, Inc. · filed 2022-12-13(c)

For the granting of a motion for summary judgment to be proper, the pleadings, depositions, and admissions on file, together with the affidavits, if any, must show that there is no genuine issue as to any material fact and that the moving party is entitled to a judgment as a matter of law.
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Section 2-1005(c) permits summary judgment when the record shows no genuine issue of material fact and the moving party is clearly entitled to judgment as a matter of law.

Molitor v. BNSF Ry. Co. · filed 2022-12-20(c)

A motion for summary judgment should be granted where the pleadings, depositions, and admissions on file, together with any affidavits, show that there is no genuine issue as to any material fact and that the moving party is clearly entitled to judgment as a matter of law. 735 ILCS 5/2-1005(c) (West 2020).
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Section 2-1005(c) permits summary judgment when the record shows no genuine issue of material fact and the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.

FirstMerit Bank, N.A. v. McEnery · filed 2022-12-21(c)

Summary judgment is proper if the pleadings, depositions, and admission on file—together with any affidavits—show that there is no genuine issue of material fact and that the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law. 735 ILCS 5/2-1005(c) (West 2018). ... For the foregoing reasons, we affirm the circuit court’s judgment finding that no genuine issue of material fact existed and that the Bank was entitled to judgment as a matter of law.
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Section 2-1005(c) permits summary judgment when no genuine issue of material fact exists and the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.

Erie Insurance Exchange v. Aral Construction Corp. · filed 2022-12-27(c)

Summary judgment is appropriate “if the pleadings, depositions, and admissions on file, together with the affidavits, if any, show that there is no genuine issue as to any material fact and that the moving party is entitled to a judgment as a matter of law.” 735 ILCS 5/2-1005(c) (West 2020); ... Where, as here, cross-motions for summary judgment are filed, the parties acknowledge that there are no material questions of fact and that the case disposition turns solely on the resolution of legal issues regarding the construction of the insurance policy.
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Section 2-1005(c) permits summary judgment only when no genuine issue of material fact exists and the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.

Set Environmental, Inc. v. Power Cartage, Inc. · filed 2022-12-30(c)

A trial court is permitted to grant summary judgment only “if the pleadings, depositions and admissions on file, together with the affidavits, if any, show that there is no genuine issue as to any material fact and that the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.” 735 ILCS 5/2-1005(c) (West 2020).
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Section 2-1005(c) permits summary judgment when there is no genuine issue of material fact and the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.

Orozco v. Edgar · filed 2023-01-23(c)

Summary judgment is proper when “the pleadings, depositions, and admissions on file, together with the affidavits, if any, show that there is no genuine issue as to any material fact and that the moving party is entitled to a judgment as a matter of law.” 735 ILCS 5/2-1005(c) (West 2020).
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Section 2-1005(c) permits summary judgment when there is no genuine issue of material fact and the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.

In re Estate of Reeder · filed 2023-01-25(c)

Summary judgment should be granted only where the pleadings, depositions, admissions on file, and affidavits, when viewed in the light most favorable to the nonmoving party, show that there is no genuine issue as to any material fact and that the moving party is clearly entitled to a judgment as a matter of law. 735 ILCS 5/2-1005(c) (West 2020); Adams, 211 Ill. 2d at 43.
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Section 2-1005 permits summary judgment when no genuine issue of material fact exists and the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.

Franciscan Sisters of Chicago Service Corp. v. Meadows Menonite Retirement Community Assoc. · filed 2023-01-30(c)

Summary judgment (735 ILCS 5/2-1005 (West 2020)) should be granted only where the pleadings, depositions, admissions, and affidavits on file, when viewed in the light most favorable to the nonmoving party, show no genuine issue as to a material fact and the moving party is clearly entitled to judgment as a matter of law. ... In the absence of a material fact that Meadows did not perform or attempt to perform its obligations under section 2.4 of the Agreement, the trial court did not err in granting summary judgment for Franciscan.
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Section 5/2-1005(c) permits summary judgment when there is no genuine issue of material fact and the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.

Echelon Property and Casualty Insurance Co. v. Jones · filed 2023-02-15(c)

Summary judgment is proper if “the pleadings, depositions, and admissions on file, together with the affidavits, if any, show that there is no genuine issue as to any material fact and that the moving party is entitled to a judgment as a matter of law.” 735 ILCS 5/2-1005(c) (West 2020). ... No genuine issue of material fact exists regarding the uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage limit of Echelon’s policy, or whether Jones was an uninsured/underinsured motorist under the policy. Therefore, the trial court did not err in granting Echelon’s cross-motion for summary judgment or denying Strayhorn’s motion for summary judgment.
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Section 5/2-1005(c) permits summary judgment only when the record shows no genuine issue of material fact and the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.

Solomon v. Center for Comprehensive Services, Inc. · filed 2023-02-17(c)

Summary judgment is appropriate only when the pleadings, depositions, admissions, exhibits, and affidavits on file, viewed in a light most favorable to the nonmoving party, show that there are no genuine issues of material fact and that the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law. 735 ILCS 5/2-1005(c) (West 2020).
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Section 2-1005(c) permits summary judgment when the record shows no genuine issue of material fact and the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.

Seaberry v. Greenlaw · filed 2023-02-23(c)

Summary judgment is proper when the pleadings, depositions and affidavits demonstrate that there is no genuine issue of material fact and that the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law. 735 ILCS 5/2-1005(c) (West 2020).
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Section 2-1005(c) permits summary judgment when there is no genuine issue of material fact and the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.

APS Holmes Group, LLC v. Sorkin · filed 2023-02-27(c)

We review the trial court’s grant of summary judgment de novo (Williams v. Manchester, 228 Ill. 2d 404, 417 (2008)), keeping in mind that summary judgment is appropriate where “there is no genuine issue as to any material fact and *** the moving party is entitled to a judgment as a matter of law.” 735 ILCS 5/2–1005(c) (West 2018).
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Section 5/2-1005(c) permits summary judgment when the record shows no genuine issue of material fact and the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.

U.S. Bank, N.A. v. Burnett · filed 2023-03-03(c)

Summary judgment is appropriate where the pleadings, depositions, and affidavits on file, viewed in a light most favorable to the nonmoving party, reveal that there is no genuine issue as to a material fact and that the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law. 735 ILCS 5/2-1005(c).
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Section 2-1005(c) permits summary judgment when the record shows no genuine issue of material fact and the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.

Strohkirch v. Native Roots, Inc. · filed 2023-03-07(c)

Summary judgment should be rendered where the pleadings, depositions, and admissions on file, together with any affidavits, show that there is no genuine issue as to any material fact and that the moving party is entitled to a judgment as a matter of law. 735 ILCS 5/2-1005(c) (West 2014). ... Accordingly, the plaintiff has failed to establish the existence of an element of his case, i.e., proximate cause, and the defendants are entitled to summary judgment.
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Section 2-1005(c) permits summary judgment when no genuine issue of material fact exists and the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.

Lakeview East Cooperative v. Ohiku · filed 2023-03-10(c)

Summary judgment is appropriate where, construed liberally and in favor of the party opposing judgment, “the pleadings, depositions, and admissions on file, together with the affidavits, if any, show that there is no genuine issue as to any material fact and that the moving party is entitled to a judgment as a matter of law.” 735 ILCS 5/2–1005(c) (West 2020).
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Section 2-1005(c) permits summary judgment when the record shows no genuine issue of material fact and the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.

Baylock v. Acia AG Auto, LLC · filed 2023-03-10(c)

Under section 5/2-1005(c), summary judgment should be granted “if the pleadings, depositions, and admissions on file, together with the affidavits, if any, show that there is no genuine issue as to any material fact and that the moving party is entitled to a judgment as a matter of law.” ... Baylock failed to demonstrate that there was a genuine issue of material fact, as he provided no evidence that his employer agreed to additional compensation, or that his termination was in ... retaliation for his claim under the Wage Act.
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Section 2-1005 permits summary judgment only when the record shows no genuine issue of material fact and the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.

Campbell v. White County Coal, LLC · filed 2023-03-24(c)

Motions for summary judgment are governed by section 2-1005 of the Code of Civil Procedure, which provides that summary judgment should be granted only where “the pleadings, depositions, and admissions on file, together with the affidavits, if any, show that there is no genuine issue as to any material fact and that the moving party is entitled to a judgment as a matter of law.”
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Section 2-1005(c) permits summary judgment when the record shows no genuine issue of material fact and the movant is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.

Flores v. Ziemek Corporation, Inc. · filed 2023-03-27(c)

Summary judgment applies where “the pleadings, depositions, and admissions on file, together with the affidavits, if any, show that there is no genuine issue as to any material fact and that the moving party is entitled to a judgment as a matter of law.” 735 ILCS 5/2-1005(c) (West 2020). ... Because the evidence failed to show the shooting was reasonably foreseeable, the trial court did not err in entering summary judgment for defendants.
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Section 2-1005(c) permits summary judgment when the record shows no genuine issue of material fact and the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.

Kingston Partners, LLC v. Lynn Plaza, LLC · filed 2023-03-31(c)

This appeal involves the trial court’s granting of a motion for summary judgment, which is proper when the pleadings, depositions, and admissions on file, together with the affidavits, if any, show that there is no genuine issue as to any material fact and that the moving party is entitled to a judgment as a matter of law.
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Section 2-1005(c) permits summary judgment only when there is no genuine issue of material fact and the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.

In re Estate of Pryor · filed 2023-04-03(c)

A trial court may grant a motion for summary judgment only “if the pleadings, depositions, and admissions on file, together with the affidavits, if any, show that there is no genuine issue as to any material fact and that the moving party is entitled to a judgment as a matter of law.” 735 ILCS 5/2-1005(c) (West 2020).
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Section 5/2-1005 permits summary judgment when the evidence, viewed in the nonmovant’s favor, shows no genuine issue of material fact and the movant is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.

Peerless Indemnity Insurance Co. v. Cremation Services, Inc. · filed 2023-04-14

Summary judgment is appropriate when the pleadings, depositions, admissions, and affidavits, viewed in a light most favorable to the nonmovant, fail to establish that a genuine issue of material fact exists, thereby entitling the moving party to judgment as a matter of law. 735 ILCS 5/2-1005 (West 2018).
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Section 2-1005(c) permits summary judgment when undisputed facts show that the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.

Lessmeister v. The City of Chicago · filed 2023-04-26(c)

Summary judgment is warranted when the pleadings, depositions, admissions, and affidavits show that there is no genuine issue of material fact, and the moving party is entitled to ... judgment as a matter of law. 735 ILCS 5/2-1005(c) (West 2018). ... Therefore, she cannot establish that the City owed her a duty of care, and the City is entitled to summary judgment.
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Section 2-1005(c) permits summary judgment when no genuine issue of material fact exists and the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.

Powell v. The City of Chicago · filed 2023-04-28(c)

Summary judgment is proper where “the pleadings, depositions, and admissions on file, together with the affidavits, if any, show that there is no genuine issue as to any material fact and that the moving party is entitled to a judgment as a matter of law.” 735 ILCS 5/2-1005(c) (West ... 2020). ... Accordingly, we find no question of fact exists regarding whether the City had a duty to protect Patricia from the pole on the sidewalk here. It did not.
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Section 2-1005(c) permits summary judgment when the record shows no genuine issue of material fact and the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.

The Law Offices of Brendan R. Appel, Inc v. Georgia's Restaurant and Pancake House, Inc · filed 2023-04-28(c)

Summary judgment is proper where the pleadings, depositions, admissions, and affidavits on file, when viewed in a light most favorable to the nonmoving party, reveal that there is no genuine issue of material fact and that the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law. General Casualty Insurance Co. v. Lacey, 199 Ill. 2d 281, 284 (2002) (citing 735 ILCS 5/2-1005(c) (West 2000)).
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Section 2-1005(c) allows summary judgment when no triable issue of material fact exists and the movant is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.

PPP-SCH Inc v. SVAP Hoffman Plaza, L.P. · filed 2023-05-03(c)

For summary judgment, the movant must show (i) no triable issue of material fact exists and (ii) entitlement to judgment as a matter ... of law. 735 ILCS 5/2-1005(c) (West 2020). ... As the trial court recognized, Tenant did not identify any evidence of the fair market value of any property, even in response to a direct discovery interrogatory.
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Section 2-1005(c) permits summary judgment when the record, viewed in the nonmoving party’s favor, shows no genuine issue of material fact and entitles the movant to judgment as a matter of law.

Illinois Farmers Insurance Co. v. Walker · filed 2023-05-10(c)

Summary judgment is warranted when the pleadings, admissions, depositions, and affidavits on file, viewed in the light most favorable to the nonmoving party, establish that there is no genuine issue of material fact and that the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law. 735 ILCS 5/2-1005(c) (West 2020); Thounsavath v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co., 2018 IL 122558, ¶ 15.
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Section 2-1005(c) allows summary judgment only when no genuine issue of material fact exists and the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.

Dupuis v. Riverside Health System · filed 2023-05-17(c)

Summary judgment is properly rendered “if the pleadings, depositions, and admissions on file, together with the affidavits, if any, show that there is no genuine issue as to any material fact and that the moving party is entitled to a judgment as a matter of law.” 735 ILCS 5/2-1005(c) (West 2016). ... Accordingly, Riverside failed to meet its burden of production on its motion for summary judgment in that it failed to establish an absence of evidence to support Dupuis’s case.
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Section 2-1005(c) permits summary judgment when the record, viewed in the nonmoving party’s favor, shows no genuine issue of material fact and the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.

Jet Acquisitions, LLC v. Brooks · filed 2023-05-19(c)

Summary judgment should be granted only where the pleadings, depositions, admissions, and affidavits on file, when viewed in the light most favorable to the nonmoving party, show that there is no genuine issue as to any material fact and that the moving party is clearly entitled to judgment as a matter of law. 735 ILCS 5/2-1005(c) (West 2018); Nine Group II, LLC v. Liberty International Underwriters, Inc., 2020 IL App (1st) 190320, ¶ 34. ... As such, we find that Jet Acquisitions showed that they had to pay the demand or suffer injury to their business, and thus, the trial court did not err in finding summary judgment for Jet Acquisitions.
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Section 2-1005(c) permits summary judgment when no genuine issue of material fact exists and the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.

Lopez v. Anasinski · filed 2023-05-25(c)

Summary judgment is properly granted where the pleadings, depositions, and admissions on file, together with any affidavits, indicate there is no genuine issue of material fact and the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law. 735 ILCS 5/2–1005(c) (West 2020). ... Thus, Anasinski met her burden to show that she owed plaintiff no duty under the natural accumulation rule, plaintiff did not make an affirmative showing of an unnatural accumulation or an aggravation of a natural condition, and summary judgment was therefore properly entered in favor of Anasinski.
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Section 2-1005(c) permits summary judgment when no genuine issue of material fact exists and the movant is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.

Owen v. Village of Maywood · filed 2023-05-26(c)

Summary judgment is appropriate where there are no genuine issues of material fact, and the movant is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.
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Section 2-1005(c) permits summary judgment when the evidence, viewed in the nonmoving party’s favor, shows no genuine issue of material fact and the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.

Stelzer v. Northwest Community Hospital · filed 2023-06-02(c)

“Summary judgment is proper where the pleadings, depositions, admissions, affidavits and exhibits on file, when viewed in the light most ... favorable to the nonmoving party, show that there is no genuine issue as to any material fact and that the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.” Petrovich v. Share Health Plan of Illinois, Inc., 188 Ill. 2d 17, 30-31 (1999); 735 ILCS 5/2-1005(c) (West 1985). ... We therefore affirm the trial court’s grant of summary judgment to NCH here.
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Section 2-1005(c) permits summary judgment when there is no genuine issue of material fact and the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.

Downing v. Somers · filed 2023-06-07(c)

Summary judgment is appropriate where “the pleadings, depositions, and admissions on file, together with the affidavits, if any, show that there is no genuine issue as to any material fact and that the moving party is entitled to a judgment as a matter of law.”
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Section 2-1005(c) permits summary judgment only when no genuine issue of material fact exists and the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.

Gu v. Neely · filed 2023-06-09(c)

Accordingly, Gu had to demonstrate that (1) “there is no genuine issue as to any material fact,” and (2) he was “entitled to a judgment as a matter of law.” 735 ILCS 5/2-1005(c) (West 2016).
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Section 2-1005(c) permits summary judgment when the record, viewed in the light most favorable to the nonmovant, shows no genuine issue of material fact and the movant is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.

Henry v. Nationwide Insurance Company · filed 2023-06-26(c)

Summary judgment is appropriate where the pleadings, affidavits, depositions, admissions, and exhibits on file, when viewed in the light most favorable to the nonmovant, reveal that there is no genuine issue of material fact and that the movant is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.
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Section 2-1005 permits summary judgment only when the record, viewed in the light most favorable to the nonmoving party, shows no genuine issue of material fact and the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.

In re Application of the County Treasurer & ex officio County Collector of Cook County · filed 2023-06-30

Pursuant to section 2-1005, summary judgment should be granted only where the pleadings, depositions, admissions, and affidavits on file, when viewed in the light most favorable to the nonmoving party, show that there is no genuine issue as to any material fact and the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.
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Section 2-1005(c) requires summary judgment when the record shows no genuine dispute of material fact and the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.

State Farm Fire & Casualty Co. v. Zeien · filed 2023-07-26(c)

Section 2-1005(c) of the Code of Civil Procedure (735 ILCS 5/2-1005(c) (West 2022)) governs summary judgments, providing the circuit court must enter judgment where the “pleadings, depositions, and admissions on file, together with the affidavits, if any, show that there is no genuine issue as to any material fact and that the moving party is entitled to a judgment as a matter of law.”
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Section 2-1005 permits summary judgment when the pleadings, depositions, admissions, and affidavits establish that the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.

Kildeer Outlots, LLC v. Origer · filed 2023-08-01

A motion for summary judgment is properly granted where the pleadings, depositions, admissions, and affidavits establish that the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law. 735 ILCS 5/2-1005 (West 2020).
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Section 5/2-1005 permits summary judgment when the evidence, viewed in the nonmovant’s favor, shows no genuine issue of material fact and entitles the movant to judgment as a matter of law.

Price v. Lunan Roberts, Inc. · filed 2023-08-08

Summary judgment is appropriate when the pleadings, depositions, admissions and affidavits, viewed in a light most favorable to the nonmovant, fail to establish that a genuine issue of material fact exists, thereby entitling the moving party to judgment as a matter of law. 735 ILCS 5/2-1005 (West 2020); Fox v. Seiden, 2016 IL App (1st) 141984, ¶ 12.
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Section 2-1005 permits summary judgment when the record, viewed in the nonmovant’s favor, shows no genuine issue of material fact and the movant is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.

Carrara v. Midland Paper Company · filed 2023-08-08

Summary judgment is proper only when the pleadings, depositions, admissions, and affidavits, when viewed in a light most favorable to the nonmovant, reveal that there is no genuine issue of material fact and that the movant is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.
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A summary judgment motion is confined to the claims pleaded in the complaint; a plaintiff cannot use it to raise a new claim.

Caulkins v. Pritzker · filed 2023-08-11

A summary judgment motion is confined to the issues raised in the complaint, and a plaintiff may not raise new issues not pleaded in his complaint to support or defeat a motion for summary judgment. ... The complaint did not allege the restrictions violate the second amendment to the United States Constitution, and none of the six counts were labeled that way.
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Section 2-1005(c) permits summary judgment when the record shows no genuine issue of material fact and the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.

Dai v. Minchella & Associates, Ltd. · filed 2023-08-21(c)

Summary judgment is proper when the pleadings, depositions, and other matters on file establish that there is no genuine issue of material fact and that the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law. 735 ILCS 5/2-1005(c) (West 2020); Nationwide Financial, LP v. Pobuda, 2014 IL 116717, ¶ 24. ... Thus, the trial court properly held that the Schroeders proved exclusivity as a matter of law.
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Section 2-1005(c) permits summary judgment when there is no genuine issue of material fact and the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.

Lagunas v. American Heartland Insurance Co. · filed 2023-08-30(c)

When considering an appeal from an order granting summary judgment, we must determine whether “the pleadings, depositions, and admissions on file, together with the affidavits, if any, show that there is no genuine issue as to any material fact and that the moving party is entitled to a judgment as a matter of law.” 735 ILCS 5/2-1005(c) (West 2020). ... The circuit court therefore properly entered summary judgment in defendant’s favor.
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Section 2-1005(c) permits summary judgment when no genuine issue of material fact exists and the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.

Van Buren v. The City of Chicago · filed 2023-09-06(c)

Summary judgment is appropriate where “the pleadings, depositions, and admissions on file, together with the affidavits, if any, show that there is no genuine issue as to any material fact and that the moving party is entitled to a judgment as a matter of law.” 735 ILCS 5/2-1005(c) (West 2020). ... We find that there is no genuine issue of material fact regarding the existence of probable cause in this case, and therefore, we also find that the circuit court acted properly in granting defendants’ motion for summary judgment on the allegations of malicious prosecution.
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Section 2-1005 permits summary judgment when the evidence, viewed in the nonmovant's favor, shows no genuine issue of material fact and the movant is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.

Zurich American Insurance Co. v. Infrastructure Engineering, Inc. · filed 2023-09-19

Summary judgment is appropriate when the pleadings, depositions, admissions, and affidavits, viewed in a light most favorable to the nonmovant, fail to establish that a genuine issue of material fact exists, thereby entitling the moving party to judgment as a matter of law.
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Section 2-1005(c) permits summary judgment when the record shows no genuine issue of material fact and the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.

Gas Depot, Inc. v. Zahdan · filed 2023-09-20(c)

Summary judgment is appropriate “if the pleadings, depositions, and admissions on file, together with the affidavits, if any, show that there is no genuine issue as to any material fact and that the moving party is entitled to a judgment as a matter of law.” 735 ILCS 5/2-1005(c) (West 2018).
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Section 2-1005(c) permits summary judgment when the record shows no genuine issue of material fact and the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.

Metropolitan Capital Bank & Trust v. Engstrom · filed 2023-06-28(c)

Summary judgment is proper “if the pleadings, depositions, and admissions on file, together with the affidavits, if any, show that there is no genuine issue as to any material fact and that the moving party is entitled to a judgment as a matter of law.” 735 ILCS 5/2-1005(c) (West 2020). ... We thus conclude that the circuit court erred in initially denying the bank’s motion for summary judgment as to Rahman and in subsequently granting summary judgment in favor of Rahman.
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Section 2-1005(c) permits summary judgment only when the record, viewed in the nonmoving party’s favor, shows no genuine issue of material fact and the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.

State Farm Fire & Casualty Co. v. Guevara · filed 2023-09-28(c)

Summary judgment is appropriate where the pleadings, depositions, and admissions on file, together with any affidavits and exhibits, when viewed in the light most favorable to the nonmoving party, indicate that there is no genuine issue of material fact and the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law. 735 ILCS 5/2-1005(c) (West 2022). ... Summary judgment in favor of State Farm on the basis that the Berwyn property was not an “insured location” was therefore improper.
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Section 2-1005(c) permits summary judgment only when the record, viewed in the light most favorable to the nonmoving party, shows no genuine issue of material fact and the moving party is clearly entitled to judgment as a matter of law.

Grako v. Bill Walsh Chevrolet-Cadillac Inc. · filed 2023-10-13(c)

Summary judgment should be granted only where the pleadings, depositions, admissions, and affidavits on file, when viewed in the light most favorable to the nonmoving party, show that there is no genuine issue as to any material fact and that the moving party is clearly entitled to judgment as a matter of law.
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Section 2-1005(c) permits summary judgment when the record shows no genuine issue of material fact and the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.

Pensco Trust Co. v. Urbanczyk · filed 2023-10-13(c)

“Summary judgment is proper when ‘the pleadings, depositions, and admissions on file, together with the affidavits, if any, show that there is no genuine issue as to any material fact and that the moving party is entitled to a judgment as a matter of law.’ ” Bremer v. City of Rockford, 2016 IL 119889, ¶ 20 (quoting 735 ILCS 5/2-1005(c) (West 2008)). ... The trial court properly granted summary judgment in favor of Ms. Nowobilska.
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Section 2-1005(c) permits summary judgment when there is no genuine issue of material fact and the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.

McLaughlin v. Cook County · filed 2023-10-20(c)

Plaintiff appeals from a grant of summary judgment in favor of defendant, which is proper if the “pleadings, depositions, and admissions on file, together with the affidavits, if any, show that there is no genuine issue as to any material fact and that the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.” 735 ILCS 5/2-1005(c) (West 2020). ... Accordingly, the circuit court properly entered summary judgment on plaintiff’s IEPA claims.
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Section 2-1005(c) allows summary judgment only when the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.

Leman v. Volmut · filed 2023-10-26(c)

Summary judgment should be granted only when the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.
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Section 2-1005(c) permits summary judgment when no genuine issue of material fact remains and the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.

Suburban Real Estate Services, Inc. v. Gaspero · filed 2023-10-27(c)

Summary judgment applies where no genuine issues of material fact remains, and the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law. 735 ILCS 5/2-1005(c) (West 2022). ... Carlson presented no evidence that the Gaspero firm failed to exercise professional judgment in representing Barus or caused or contributed to the monetary injuries Barus incurred when he breached his fiduciary duties by taking the actions Carlson recommended. Absent that evidence, the trial court correctly granted summary judgment to Gaspero on Carlson’s claim for contribution.
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Section 2-1005(c) permits summary judgment when the record shows no genuine issue of material fact and the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.

Acer America Corp. v. SmithAmundsen LLC · filed 2023-11-03(c)

Summary judgment is proper where “the pleadings, depositions, and admissions on file, together with the affidavits, if any, show that there is no genuine issue as to any material fact and that the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.” 735 ILCS 5/2-1005(c) (West 2020).
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Section 2-1005(c) permits summary judgment only when no genuine issue of material fact exists and the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.

Chicago White Sox, Ltd. v. Automobile Mutual Insurance Co. · filed 2023-11-29(c)

A circuit court is permitted to grant summary judgment only if the pleadings, depositions, and admissions on file, together with the affidavits, if any, show that there is no genuine issue as to any material fact and that the moving party is entitled to a judgment as a matter of law. 735 ILCS 5/2-1005(c) (West 2020).
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Section 2-1005(c) permits summary judgment when no genuine issue of material fact exists and the movant is entitled to judgment as a matter of law; the nonmovant must produce evidence of a genuine factual issue.

Wilmington Savings Fund Society v. Herzog · filed 2023-12-05(c)

Summary judgment is appropriate “ ‘where the pleadings, depositions, and admissions on file, together with the affidavits, if any, show that there is no genuine issue as to any material fact and that the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.’ ” Suburban Real Estate Services, Inc. v. Carlson, 2022 IL 126935, ¶ 15 (quoting 735 ILCS 5/2-1005(c) (West 2020)). ... If Wilmington Savings first demonstrates that the release was invalid for lack of consideration, it will have proven that it is entitled to summary judgment as a matter of law, unless Herzog comes forth with some evidence to create a genuine issue regarding consideration.
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Section 2-1005(c) permits summary judgment when the record, viewed favorably to the nonmovant, shows no genuine issue of material fact and entitles the movant to judgment as a matter of law.

Almazan v. 7354 Corp. · filed 2023-12-15(c)

Summary judgment is appropriate when the record, viewed in a light most favorable to the nonmovant, fails to establish a genuine issue of material fact, thereby entitling the moving party to judgment as a matter of law. Zurich American Insurance Co. v. Infrastructure Engineering, Inc., 2023 IL App (1st) 230147, ¶ 17; 735 ILCS 5/2-1005(c) (2022).
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Section 2-1005(c) permits summary judgment when no genuine issue of material fact exists and the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.

Pinkert v. Boardwalk Birch Companies, LLC. · filed 2023-12-18(c)

Summary judgment is appropriate where “there is no genuine issue as to any material fact and *** the moving party is entitled to a judgment as a matter of law.” 735 ILCS 5/2–1005(c) (West 2018).
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Section 2-1005(c) permits summary judgment when the record, viewed in the nonmoving party’s favor, shows no genuine issue of material fact and the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.

Wilmington Savings Fund Society v. Roney · filed 2023-12-19(c)

Summary judgment is appropriate where the pleadings, depositions, and admissions on file, together with any affidavits and exhibits, when viewed in the light most favorable to the nonmoving party, indicate that there is no genuine issue of material fact and the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law. 735 ILCS 5/2-1005(c) (West 2020).
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Section 2-1005(c) permits summary judgment when there is no genuine issue of material fact and the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.

People v. Zimel · filed 2023-12-21(c)

Summary judgment is appropriate where “the pleadings, depositions, and admissions on file, together with the affidavits, if any, show that there is no genuine issue as to any material fact and that the moving party is entitled to a judgment as a matter of law.” 735 ILCS 5/2-1005(c) (West 2022).
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Section 5/2-1005(c) permits summary judgment when no genuine issue of material fact remains and the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.

Wilson v. University of Chicago Medical Center · filed 2023-12-22(c)

Summary judgment means no genuine issues of material fact remain, and the moving party deserves judgment as a matter of law. 735 ILCS 5/2-1005(c) (West 2022). ... Without expert testimony regarding the standard of care, deviation from the standard of care, or proximate cause, the trial court properly granted summary judgment for UCMC.
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Section 2-1005(c) requires summary judgment when the record, viewed in the nonmovant’s favor, shows no genuine issue of material fact and the movant is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.

Mrozek v. Walmart, Inc. · filed 2023-12-22(c)

Section 2-1005(c) of the Code (735 ILCS 5/2-1005(c) (West 2022)) governs summary judgments, providing the circuit court must enter judgment where “the pleadings, affidavits, depositions, admissions, and exhibits on file, when viewed in the light most favorable to the nonmovant, reveal that there is no genuine issue as to any material fact and that the movant is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.” Busch v. Graphic Color Corp., 169 Ill. 2d 325, 333, 662 N.E.2d 397, 402 (1996) (citing Ill. Rev. Stat. 1989, ch. 110, ¶ 2-1005(c)). ... But viewing the pleadings, depositions, and exhibits in a light most favorable to Mrozek, we conclude she failed to establish a genuine issue of material fact that there existed a condition in the store that presented an unreasonable risk of harm for which Walmart owed her a duty of care.
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Section 2-1005(c) permits summary judgment when no genuine issue of material fact exists and the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.

Arlington Heights Police Pension Fund v. Pritzker · filed 2024-01-19(c)

Summary judgment is warranted where there is no genuine issue of material fact and the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law. 735 ILCS 5/2-1005(c) (West 2020).
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Section 2-1005(c) permits summary judgment when the record shows no genuine issue of material fact and the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.

U.S. Bank National Ass'n v. Lesser · filed 2024-02-20(c)

Summary judgment is proper when ‘the pleadings, depositions, and admissions on file, together with the affidavits, if any, show that there is no genuine issue as to any material fact and that the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.” 735 ILCS 5/2-1005(c) (West 2022).
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Section 2-1005(c) permits summary judgment when no genuine issue of material fact exists and the movant is entitled to judgment as a matter of law. A claimant moving on its own claim must present evidence of every element.

Same Condition, LLC v. Codal, Inc. · filed 2024-02-21(c)

A circuit court should grant summary judgment if the pleadings, depositions, affidavits, and admissions on file establish that there is no genuine issue of material fact and that the moving ... party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law. 735 ILCS 5/2-1005(c) (West 2020); Cohen v. Chicago Park District, 2017 IL 121800, ¶ 17. The movant has the burdens of initial production and ultimate proof.
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Subsection (c) allows summary judgment when there is no genuine issue of material fact and the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.

Village of Elwood v. LB Andersen Land Holdings, LLC · filed 2024-02-26(c)

Summary judgment is appropriate where the pleadings, depositions, and affidavits on file establish that there is no genuine issue of material fact and the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law. Direct Energy Business, LLC v. City of Harvey, 2021 IL App (1st) 200629, ¶ 14 (citing 735 ILCS 5/2-1005(c) (West 2020)).
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Section 2-1005(c) requires a court deciding summary judgment to examine the evidentiary record for genuine issues of material fact and entitlement to judgment as a matter of law.

Ledeaux v. Motorola Solutions, Inc. · filed 2024-02-29(c)

Rather, the circuit court was required to look at the evidentiary record outside the complaint and determine whether there were any genuine issues of material fact and whether Motorola owed Ledeaux a duty as a matter of law.
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Section 2-1005(c) requires the court to consider the evidentiary record beyond the complaint when deciding whether a genuine issue of material fact precludes summary judgment.

Fernandez v. Motorola Solutions, Inc. · filed 2024-02-29(c)

Rather, the circuit court was required to look at the evidentiary record outside the complaint and determine whether there were any genuine issues of material fact and whether Motorola owed Fernandez a duty as a matter of law. See 735 ILCS 5/2-1005(c) (West 2020).
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Section 2-1005(c) allows summary judgment only when the record, viewed in the light most favorable to the nonmoving party, shows no genuine issue of material fact and clear entitlement to judgment as a matter of law.

Otter Creek Shopping Center v. NE Capital Group BSD, LLC · filed 2024-02-29(c)

Summary judgment should be granted only where the pleadings, depositions, admissions, and affidavits on file, when viewed in the light most favorable to the nonmoving party, show that there is no genuine issue as to any material fact and that the moving party is clearly entitled to judgment as a matter of law. 735 ILCS 5/2-1005(c) (West 2022).
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Section 2-1005(c) permits summary judgment when the evidence, viewed favorably to the nonmoving party, shows no genuine issue of material fact and the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.

Zahdan v. Frontline Business Enterprise Inc. · filed 2024-03-22(c)

Summary judgment should only be granted if the pleadings, depositions, admissions on file, and affidavits, when viewed in the light most favorable to the nonmoving party, show that there is no genuine issue as to any material fact and that the moving party is clearly entitled to a judgment as a matter of law. 735 ILCS 5/2-1005(c) (West 2020); Estate of Reeder, 2023 IL App (3d) 210361, ¶ 15.
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Section 2-1005(c) permits summary judgment only when the record, construed against the moving party, shows no genuine issue of material fact and the movant is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.

Brayboy v. Advocate Health & Hospitals Corp. · filed 2024-03-28(c)

Summary judgment is a drastic remedy which results in the disposition of a case without trial and, consequently, should not be granted unless the pleadings, affidavits, depositions and admissions of file, construed strictly against the moving party, reveal no genuine issue of material fact so that the movant is entitled to judgment as a matter of law. 735 ILCS 5/2-1005(c) (West 2018); Berke v. Manilow, 2016 IL App (1st) 150397, ¶ 31; see also Rosenberger v. United Community Bancshares, Inc., 2017 IL App (1st) 161102, ¶ 22 (noting that summary judgment “should not be granted unless the right of the movant is free from doubt”).
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Section 2-1005(c) permits summary judgment when the record shows no genuine issue of material fact and the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.

Hines v. WSC-GSP CT Holdings VII, LLC · filed 2024-03-28(c)

For the granting of a motion for summary judgment to be proper, the pleadings, depositions, and admissions on file, together with the affidavits, if any, must “show that there is no genuine issue as to any material fact and that the moving party is entitled to a judgment as a matter of law.” 735 ILCS 5/2-1005(c).
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Section 2-1005(c) permits summary judgment only when the record, viewed in the nonmoving party’s favor, shows no genuine issue of material fact and the moving party is clearly entitled to judgment as a matter of law.

First Midwest Bank v. Ottawa Regional Hospital and Healthcare Center · filed 2023-10-26(c)

Summary judgment should be granted only where the pleadings, depositions, admissions on file, and affidavits, when viewed in the light most favorable to the nonmoving party, show that there is no genuine issue as to any material fact and that the moving party is clearly entitled to a judgment as a matter of law. See 735 ILCS 5/2-1005(c) (West 2018); Adams, 211 Ill. 2d at 43.
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Section 2-1005(c) allows summary judgment when the record shows no genuine issue of material fact and the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.

Carey v. The 400 Condominium Assoc. · filed 2024-03-29(c)

Summary judgment is appropriate “if the pleadings, depositions, and admissions on file, together with the affidavits, if any, show that there is no genuine issue as to any material fact and that the moving party is entitled to a judgment as a matter of law.” 735 ILCS 5/2-1005(c) (West 2018).
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Section 2-1005(c) permits summary judgment only when the record shows no genuine dispute of material fact and the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.

King v. El Paraiso Del Pacifico, Inc. · filed 2024-04-09(c)

Summary judgment is proper where, when viewed in the light most favorable to the nonmoving party, the pleadings, depositions, affidavits, and admissions on file show that there is no genuine dispute as to any material fact and the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law. ... We agree with King that the act of Sanders crashing her vehicle into El Paraiso was reasonably foreseeable and that therefore the trial court erred in concluding as a matter of law that Sanders’s act of pressing the gas pedal instead of the brake pedal broke the causal connection between defendant’s breach of duty, if any, and King’s injury.
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Section 2-1005(c) permits summary judgment when there is no genuine issue of material fact and the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.

Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. v. Knopp · filed 2024-04-25(c)

Summary judgment is appropriate “if the pleadings, depositions, and admissions on file, together with the affidavits, if any, show that there is no genuine issue as to any material fact and that the moving party is entitled to a judgment as a matter of law.” 735 ILCS 5/2-1005(c) (2020). ... Because Knopp failed to raise an issue of material fact as to Wells Fargo’s standing, summary judgment was proper.
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Section 2-1005(c) permits summary judgment when there is no genuine issue of material fact and the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.

Revite Corporation v. 24254 Chicago, Inc. · filed 2024-04-26(c)

Summary judgment applies where “the pleadings, depositions, and admissions on file, together with the affidavits, if any, show that there is no genuine issue as to any material fact ... and that the moving party is entitled to a judgment as a matter of law.” 735 ILCS 5/2-1005(c) (West 2022).
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Section 2-1005(c) permits summary judgment when there is no genuine issue of material fact and the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.

Nace v. Nace · filed 2024-05-23(c)

Accordingly, summary judgment is appropriate only where “the pleadings, depositions, and admissions on file, together with the affidavits, if any, show that there is no genuine issue as to any material fact and that the moving party is entitled to a judgment as a matter of law.” 735 ILCS 5/2-1005(c) (West 2022). ... Accordingly, we conclude there is no genuine issue of material fact and defendants demonstrated prejudice resulting from Michael’s delay in asserting his quiet title claim, and therefore the court properly granted defendants’ summary judgment motion on laches grounds.
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Section 2-1005(c) permits summary judgment when the pleadings and evidence show no genuine issue of material fact and the movant is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.

Erickson v. Knox County Wind Farm LLC · filed 2024-05-29(c)

Summary judgment is appropriate when the pleadings and evidence on file show there is no genuine issue of material fact, and the movant is entitled to judgment as a matter of law. 735 ILCS 5/2-1005(c) (West 2020).
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Section 5/2-1005(c) permits summary judgment only when the record shows no genuine issue of material fact and the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.

Council for Jewish Elderly v. Estate of Kurtz · filed 2024-06-05(c)

A circuit court is permitted to grant summary judgment only if the pleadings, depositions, and admissions on file, together with the affidavits, if any, show that there is no genuine issue as to any material fact and that the moving party is entitled to a judgment as a matter of law. 735 ILCS 5/2-1005(c) (West 2020).
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Section 2-1005(c) permits summary judgment when the record shows no genuine issue of material fact and the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.

Alexander v. Loyola University Medical Center · filed 2024-06-10(c)

A trial court properly grants a motion for summary judgment where the pleadings, depositions, admissions, and affidavits on file show that there is no genuine issue as to any material fact and that the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law. 735 ILCS 5/2-1005(c) (West 2022). ... Based upon our holding that no genuine issue of material fact exists on the element of causation in the plaintiff’s claim for retaliation, the trial court’s granting of summary judgment in favor of the defendant on that claim is affirmed.
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Section 2-1005(c) permits summary judgment when no genuine issue of material fact exists and the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.

Ruda v. Jewel Food Stores, Inc. · filed 2024-06-14(c)

Summary judgment is appropriate when the record, viewed in the light most favorable to the nonmovant, shows there is no genuine issue as to any material fact, thereby entitling the moving party to judgment as a matter of law.
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Section 2-1005(c) permits summary judgment when the record, viewed in the nonmoving party’s favor, shows no genuine dispute of material fact and the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.

Neisendorf v. Abbey Paving & Sealcoating Co., Inc. · filed 2024-06-14(c)

Summary judgment is proper where, when viewed in the light most favorable to the nonmoving party, the pleadings, depositions, affidavits, and admissions on file show that there is no genuine dispute as to any material fact and the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.
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Section 2-1005(c) permits summary judgment only when no genuine issue of material fact exists and the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.

Williams v. Village of Berkeley · filed 2024-06-27(c)

A motion for summary judgment may be granted where the “pleadings, depositions, and admissions on file, together with the affidavits, if any, show that there is no genuine issue as to any material fact and that the moving party is entitled to a judgment as a matter of law.”
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Section 2-1005(c) permits summary judgment when the record, viewed in the light most favorable to the nonmovant, shows no genuine issue of material fact and the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.

Ruda v. Jewel Food Stores, Inc. · filed 2024-07-09(c)

Summary judgment is appropriate when the record, viewed in the light most favorable to the nonmovant, shows there is no genuine issue as to any material fact, thereby entitling the moving party to judgment as a matter of law.
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Section 2-1005(c) permits summary judgment when no genuine dispute of material fact exists and the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.

Neisendorf v. Abbey Paving & Sealcoating Co. · filed 2024-07-16(c)

Summary judgment is proper where, when viewed in the light most favorable to the nonmoving party, the pleadings, depositions, affidavits, and admissions on file show that there is no genuine dispute as to any material fact and the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law. Id. § 2-1005(c); Home Insurance Co. v. Cincinnati Insurance Co., 213 Ill. 2d 307, 315 (2004).
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Section 2-1005(c) permits summary judgment when the record shows no genuine issue of material fact and the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.

Patterson v. Village of River Forest · filed 2024-07-17(c)

Summary judgment should be granted where the pleadings, depositions, admissions, and affidavits on file show there is no genuine issue of material fact and that the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.
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Section 2-1005(c) permits summary judgment when no genuine issue of material fact exists and the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.

Wilson v. Kelly · filed 2024-07-22(c)

Summary judgment is proper where “there is no genuine issue as to any material fact” and “the moving party is entitled to a judgment as a matter of law.”
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Section 2-1005(c) permits summary judgment when there is no genuine issue of material fact and the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.

Norcor Cicero Associates v. Title Lenders, Inc. · filed 2024-08-22(c)

Summary judgment is appropriate if “the pleadings, depositions, admissions, and affidavits on file, when viewed in the light most favorable to the nonmoving party, show that there is no genuine issue of material fact and that the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.” Thounsavath v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co., 2018 IL 122558, ¶ 15; see 735 ILCS 5/2-1005(c) (West 2022). ... The parties’ cross-motions for summary judgment imply that they agree that this case presents no genuine factual disputes and is appropriately resolved as a matter of law.
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Section 2-1005 permits summary judgment only when no genuine issue of material fact exists and the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.

Cello Property Temp LLC v. AGC Addison Owner, LLC. · filed 2024-08-26(c)

Summary judgment is appropriate only where “the pleadings, depositions, and admissions on file, together with the affidavits, if any, show that there is no genuine issue as to any material fact and that the moving party is entitled to a judgment as a matter of law.” 735 ILCS 5/2–1005© (West 2004).
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Section 2-1005(c) permits summary judgment only when no genuine issue of material fact exists and the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.

Younge v. Cushman & Wakefield, Inc. · filed 2024-08-26(c)

However, a triable issue of material fact exists with respect to the remaining counts, i.e., tortious interference against Lewis and negligent supervision against Cushman. ... A trial court may grant summary judgment “only ‘if the pleadings, depositions, and admissions on file, together with the affidavits, if any, show that there is no genuine issue as to any material fact and that the moving party is entitled to a judgment as a matter of law.” Epple v. LQ Management, LLC, 2019 IL App (1st) 180853, ¶ 14 (quoting 735 ILCS 5/2-1005(c)).
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Cross-motions alone do not establish that no material factual dispute exists; summary judgment requires a record showing no genuine issue of material fact and that the moving party is clearly entitled to judgment as a matter of law.

Haaayy, LLC v. Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation · filed 2024-09-26(c)

The mere filing of cross-motions for summary judgment, however, does not establish that there is no issue of material fact, and the court should grant summary judgment only where the pleadings, depositions, admissions, and affidavits of file—when viewed in a light most favorable to the nonmoving party—show that there is no genuine issue as to any material fact and that the moving party is clearly entitled to judgment as a matter of law. Id. ¶¶ 28-29 (citing 735 ILCS 5/2-1005(c) (West 2006)).
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Section 2-1005(c) permits summary judgment when the record, viewed favorably to the nonmovant, shows no genuine issue of material fact and entitles the movant to judgment as a matter of law.

Lathon v. Court of Claims of Illinois · filed 2024-09-27(c)

Summary judgment is generally appropriate when the record, viewed in a light most favorable to the nonmovant, fails to establish a genuine issue of material fact, thereby entitling the moving party to judgment as a matter of law. Zurich American Insurance Co. v. Infrastructure ... Engineering, Inc., 2023 IL App (1st) 230147, ¶ 17; 735 ILCS 5/2-1005(c) (West 2020).
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Section 2-1005(c) permits summary judgment when the record shows no genuine issue of material fact and the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.

In re Application of the County Treasurer & ex-officio County Collector of Du Page County · filed 2024-10-09(c)

Summary judgment is properly granted where the pleadings, depositions, and admissions on file, together with any affidavits, indicate there is no genuine issue of material fact and the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law. 735 ILCS 5/2-1005(c) (West 2022).
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Section 2-1005(c) permits summary judgment when there is no genuine issue of material fact and the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.

Colon v. Illinois Central R.R. Co. · filed 2024-10-23(c)

By contrast, summary judgment is appropriate if the pleadings, depositions, admissions, and affidavits show that there is “no genuine issue as to any material fact and that the moving party is entitled to a judgment as a matter of law.” 735 ILCS 5/2-1005(c) (West 2018).
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Section 2-1005(c) permits summary judgment when no material fact is genuinely disputed and the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.

Stonegate Insurance Co. v. All City Towing, Inc. · filed 2024-08-07(c)

Summary judgment is appropriate when the ... pleadings, depositions, and admissions on file, together with the affidavits, if any, show that there is no genuine issue as to any material fact and that the moving party is entitled to a judgment as a matter of law. Id.; 735 ILCS 5/2-1005(c) (West 2022).
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Section 2-1005(c) permits summary judgment when no genuine issue of material fact exists and the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.

Heath v. City of Naperville · filed 2024-09-06(c)

Summary judgment is appropriate when “the pleadings, depositions, and admissions on file, together with the affidavits, if any, show that there is no genuine issue as to any material fact and that the moving party is entitled to a judgment as a matter of law.” 735 ILCS 5/2-1005(c) (West 2020). ... With this understanding of section 9-1A-7, we turn to the circumstantial evidence cited by the Heaths, which we conclude does not establish a triable question as to the City’s actual notice.
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Section 2-1005(c) permits summary judgment when the record shows no genuine issue of material fact and the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.

Federal National Mortgage Ass'n v. Reynolds · filed 2024-10-17(c)

Summary judgment is properly granted where the pleadings, depositions, and admissions on file, together with any affidavits, indicate there is no genuine issue of material fact and the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law. 735 ILCS 5/2–1005(c) (West 2022). ... On the record before us, we therefore affirm the award of summary judgment in favor of Federal.
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Section 2-1005(c) permits summary judgment when there is no genuine issue of material fact and the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law, including when the opposing party fails to establish an essential element.

Koppers Inc. v. City Wide Disposal, Inc. · filed 2024-10-09(c)

Summary judgment is proper where “the pleadings, depositions, and admissions on file, together with the affidavits, if any, show that there is no genuine issue as to any material fact and that the moving party is entitled to a judgment as a matter of law.” 735 ILCS 5/2–1005(c) (West 2022). ... Where a party fails to establish an element of its claim, summary judgment is appropriate. Dardeen v. Kuehling, 213 Ill. 2d 329, 335 (2004). Accordingly, the trial court did not err in granting summary judgment against City Wide on its affirmative defense of laches.
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Section 5/2-1005(c) permits summary judgment when the record, construed strictly against the movant, shows no genuine question of material fact and entitlement to judgment as a matter of law.

Rodriguez v. The Mildred Antonacci 2016 Living Trust · filed 2024-10-30(c)

Summary judgment is proper when all the pleadings, depositions, admissions, and affidavits, when construed strictly against the movant, establish that no genuine question of material fact exists, and the movant is entitled to judgment as a matter of law. 735 ILCS 5/2-1005(c) (West 2018); Gillespie v. Edmier, 2020 IL 125262, ¶ 9.
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Section 2-1005(c) permits summary judgment only when the record, viewed in the nonmoving party’s favor, shows no genuine issue of material fact and entitles the moving party to judgment as a matter of law.

Basil v. Johnson · filed 2024-11-01(c)

Summary judgment is appropriate where the pleadings, depositions, admissions, and affidavits, viewed in the light most favorable to the nonmoving party, establish that there is “no genuine issue of material fact and that the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.” Murray v. Chicago Youth Center, 224 Ill. 2d 213, 245 (2007); see 735 ILCS 5/2-1005(c) (West 2022).
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Section 2-1005(c) allows summary judgment when there is no genuine issue of material fact and the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.

Village of Plainfield v. Ionia Real Properties, LLC · filed 2024-11-06(c)

After careful review of the record, we find there is no genuine issue as to any material fact and the Village was entitled to judgment as a matter of law.
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Section 2-1005(c) requires summary judgment when the record shows no genuine issue of material fact and the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.

CJ Investment Properties, LLC v. Express Medical Care, LLC · filed 2024-11-19(c)

A circuit court must grant a motion for summary judgment “if the pleadings, depositions, and admissions on file, together with the affidavits, if any, show that there is no genuine issue as to any material fact and that the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.” 735 ILCS 5/2-1005(c) (West 2022). ... Accordingly, plaintiff established a default and plaintiff’s right to foreclosure. Therefore, we conclude that the circuit court did not err when it granted summary judgment in favor of plaintiff.
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Section 2-1005(c) permits summary judgment when the record, viewed in the light most favorable to the nonmoving party, shows no genuine issue of material fact and the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.

Habdab, LLC v. County of Lake · filed 2024-11-21(c)

Summary judgment is appropriate where the pleadings, depositions, admissions, and affidavits on file, viewed in the light most favorable to the nonmoving party, reveal that there is no genuine issue of material fact and that the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law. 735 ILCS 5/2-1005(c) (West 2022).
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Section 2-1005(c) permits summary judgment when the record shows no genuine issue of material fact and the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.

Maxson v. City of Chenoa · filed 2024-12-04(c)

Summary judgment is appropriate “if the pleadings, depositions, and admissions on file, together with the affidavits, if any, show that there is no genuine issue as to any material fact and that the moving party is entitled to a judgment as a matter of law.” 735 ILCS 5/2-1005(c) (West 2022).
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Section 2-1005(c) permits summary judgment when there is no genuine issue of material fact and the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.

U.S. Bank National Ass'n v. Marton · filed 2024-12-09(c)

Summary judgment will be granted if the “pleadings, depositions, and admissions on file, together with the affidavits, if any, show that there is no genuine issue as to any material fact and that the moving party is entitled to a judgment as a matter of law.” 735 ILCS 5/2-1005(c) (West 2022). ... There was no genuine issue of material fact, and the circuit court did not err when it granted summary judgment to U.S. Bank.
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Section 2-1005(c) permits summary judgment when the record shows no genuine issue of material fact and the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.

Hamblin v. Ogunleye · filed 2024-12-11(c)

Summary judgment is appropriate “if the pleadings, depositions, and admissions on file, together with the affidavits, if any, show that there is no genuine issue as to any material fact and that the moving party is entitled to a judgment as a matter of law.” 735 ILCS 5/2-1005(c) (West 2022).
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Section 2-1005(c) permits summary judgment when the record shows no genuine issue of material fact and the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.

Wiberg v. Metro Storage, LLC · filed 2024-12-19(c)

Summary judgment is appropriate “if the pleadings, depositions, and admissions on file, together with the affidavits, if any, show that there is no genuine issue as to any material fact and that the moving party is entitled to a judgment as a matter of law.” 735 ILCS 5/2-1005(c) (West 2022).
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Section 2-1005(c) permits summary judgment when there is no genuine issue of material fact and the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.

Katz v. Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital · filed 2024-12-30(c)

Summary judgment may be granted when “the pleadings, depositions, and admissions on file, together with the affidavits, if any, show that there is no genuine issue as to any material fact and that the moving party is entitled to a judgment as a matter of law.” 735 ILCS 5/2-1005(c) (West 2022). ... Under these circumstances, we hold that the circuit court did not err when it granted summary judgment in favor of Marionjoy.
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Section 2-1005(c) permits summary judgment when no genuine issue of material fact exists and the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.

Menard, Inc. v. Illinois Farmers Insurance Co. · filed 2024-12-30(c)

Summary judgment is appropriate only when pleadings, depositions, admissions, and affidavits on file, viewed in the light most favorable to the nonmoving party, establish that there is no genuine issue of material fact and that the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law. 735 ILCS 5/2-1005(c) (West 2016). Here, the parties filed cross-motions, and thus, they agree that no factual issues exist and that the disposition of the case turns on the circuit court’s resolution of purely legal issues.
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Section 2-1005(c) permits summary judgment when no genuine issue of material fact exists and the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law; the nonmovant must present facts supporting the elements of a claim.

Savenok v. Nationstar Mortgage, LLC · filed 2024-12-31(c)

Summary judgment is appropriate where the pleadings, depositions, admissions and affidavits on file show that there is no genuine issue of material fact and the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law. 735 ILCS 5/2-1005(c) (West 2016). To prevent the entry of summary judgment, the nonmovant need not prove their case, but instead must present facts sufficient to support the elements of a claim.
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Section 2-1005(c) permits summary judgment when no genuine issue of material fact exists and the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.

Neubauer v. Piercy · filed 2025-01-16(c)

Summary judgment is proper only where “the pleadings, depositions, and admissions on file, together with the affidavits, if any, show that there is no genuine issue as to any material fact and that the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.” 735 ILCS 5/2-1005(c) (West 2022); Bruns v. City of Centralia, 2014 IL 116998, ¶ 12. ... We hold no genuine issue of material fact exists that, based on Richard’s testimony, plaintiffs knew or reasonably should have known before March 14, 2020, that they had suffered a financial injury and that it was wrongfully caused.
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Section 2-1005(c) permits summary judgment when the record shows no genuine issue of material fact and the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.

Sennett v. Pliura · filed 2025-01-17(c)

On appeal from an order granting summary judgment, a reviewing court must determine whether “the pleadings, depositions, and admissions on file, together with the affidavits, if any, show that there is no genuine issue as to any material fact and that the moving party is entitled to a judgment as a matter of law.” 735 ILCS 5/2-1005(c) (West 2022).
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Summary judgment based on a claimed setoff is improper when the amount of the plaintiff’s losses remains a factual question.

Board of Directors of 1212 Lake Shore Drive Condominium Ass'n v. List · filed 2025-01-27(c)

We find in this case that the Association was not entitled to summary judgment based upon its right to a setoff of amounts received by the Lists from Liberty Mutual. While it may turn out to be the case that the Lists have already received full compensation for every loss caused by the Association’s conduct in this case, this is not a question we can determine on summary judgment as a matter of law or undisputed fact.
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Section 2-1005(c) allows summary judgment when there is no genuine issue of material fact and the movant is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.

Green v. Querrey · filed 2025-01-30(c)

Summary judgment is appropriate where the pleadings, depositions, admissions, and affidavits demonstrate there is no genuine issue of material fact and the movant is entitled to judgment as a matter of law. 735 ILCS 5/2-1005(c) (West 2022). ... After reviewing the pleadings, depositions, and other exhibits, and construing them strictly against the movant and liberally in favor of the nonmovant, we conclude that there is no genuine issue of material fact as to Querrey’s negligence. We therefore affirm the trial court’s order granting summary judgment in her favor.
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Section 2-1005(c) permits summary judgment when the record, viewed favorably to the nonmoving party, shows no genuine issue of material fact and the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.

Wickham v. Carmichael Leasing Company, Inc. · filed 2025-02-03(c)

A motion for summary judgment is properly granted when the pleadings, depositions, admissions, and affidavits on file, viewed in the light most favorable to the nonmoving party, show that there is no genuine issue as to any material fact ... and that the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law. See 735 ILCS 5/2-1005(c) (West 2022). ... Because the plaintiff has failed to show that the CPD investigation report is admissible evidence under any exception to the hearsay rule, it cannot serve as the evidentiary basis for demonstrating the existence of a genuine issue of material fact.
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Section 2-1005(c) permits summary judgment when there is no genuine issue of material fact and the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.

Cole v. Chicago Transit Authority · filed 2025-02-07(c)

Summary judgment is appropriate where, construed liberally and in favor of the non- moving party, “the pleadings, depositions, and admissions on file, together with the affidavits, if any, show that there is no genuine issue as to any material fact and that the moving party is entitled to a judgment as a matter of law.” 735 ILCS 5/2-1005(c) (West 2020).
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Section 2-1005(c) allows summary judgment when there is no genuine issue of material fact and the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.

Taylor v. Brooklyn Boulders, LLC · filed 2025-02-18(c)

Summary judgment is appropriate when “ ‘the pleadings, depositions, and admissions on file, together with the affidavits, if any, show that there is no genuine issue as to any material fact and that the moving party is entitled to a judgment as a matter of law.’ ” Suburban Real Estate Services, Inc. v. Carlson, 2022 IL 126935, ¶ 15 (quoting 735 ILCS 5/2-1005(c) (West 2018)).
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Section 2-1005(c) permits summary judgment when the record, viewed in the nonmoving party’s favor, shows no genuine issue of material fact and entitles the moving party to judgment as a matter of law.

Underwood v. City of Chicago · filed 2025-02-28(c)

Summary judgment is appropriate when the record, viewed in a light most favorable to the nonmovant, fails to establish a genuine issue of material fact, thereby entitling the moving party to judgment as a matter of law.
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Section 2-1005(c) permits summary judgment when the record, viewed favorably to the nonmovant, shows no genuine issue of material fact and entitles the movant to judgment as a matter of law.

Sonrai Systems, L.L.C. v. Law Offices of Edward T. Joyce & Associates, P.C. · filed 2025-03-07(c)

A grant of summary judgment is appropriate when the record, viewed in a light ... most favorable to the nonmovant, fails to establish a genuine issue of material fact, thereby entitling the moving party to judgment as a matter of law. Underwood v. City of Chicago, 2023 IL App (1st) 211317, ¶ 35; Zurich American Insurance Co. v. Infrastructure Engineering, Inc., 2023 IL App (1st) 230147, ¶ 17; 735 ILCS 5/2-1005(c) (West 2022).
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Section 2-1005(c) permits summary judgment when there is no genuine issue of material fact and the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.

Makowski v. Makowski · filed 2025-03-12(c)

Summary judgment is proper when “the pleadings, depositions, and admissions on file, together with the affidavits, if any, show that there is no genuine issue as to any material fact and that the moving party is entitled to a judgment as a matter of law.” 735 ILCS 5/2-1005(c) (West 2022). ... Accordingly, the trial court did not err in granting partial summary judgment in plaintiffs’ favor on counts I, II, and IV and did not abuse its discretion in removing Richard as Trustee.
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Section 2-1005(c) permits summary judgment when there is no genuine issue of material fact and the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.

Cole v. Chicago Transit Authority · filed 2025-03-14(c)

Summary judgment is appropriate where, construed liberally and in favor of the nonmoving party, “the pleadings, depositions, and admissions on file, together with the affidavits, if any, show that there is no genuine issue as to any material fact and that the moving party is entitled to a ... judgment as a matter of law.” 735 ILCS 5/2-1005(c) (West 2020).
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Section 2-1005(c) permits summary judgment when the record, viewed in the nonmoving party’s favor, shows no genuine issue of material fact and the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.

Robinson v. City of Chicago · filed 2025-03-24(c)

A motion for summary judgment is properly granted when the pleadings, depositions, and admissions on file, together with the affidavits, if any, considered in the light most favorable to the non-moving party, show that there is no genuine issue as to any material fact and that the moving party is entitled to a judgment as a matter of law. 735 ILCS 5/2-1005(c) (West 2022).
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Section 2-1005(c) permits summary judgment when the record, viewed in the nonmoving party’s favor, shows no genuine issue of material fact and the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.

Owoseni v. Allstate Indemnity Co. · filed 2025-03-24(c)

“Summary judgment is proper where, when viewed in the light most favorable to the nonmoving party, the pleadings, depositions, admissions, and affidavits on file reveal that there is no genuine issue as to any material fact and that the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.” General Casualty Insurance Co. v. Lacey, 199 Ill. 2d 281, 284 (2002); 735 ILCS 5/2-1005(c) (West 2018). ... Plaintiff has failed to point to any specific facts showing a breach by defendant of the insurance contract.
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Section 2-1005(c) permits summary judgment when no genuine issue of material fact exists and the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.

Narkiewicz-Laine v. Thorndale Beach North Condominium Ass'n · filed 2025-04-30(c)

Summary judgment is appropriate if the pleadings, depositions, admissions, and affidavits show that there is “no genuine issue as to any material fact and that the moving party is entitled to a judgment as a matter of law.” 735 ILCS 5/2-1005(c) (West 2020). ... His claim is thus barred as untimely, and consequently the court properly granted summary judgment in favor of defendant.
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Section 2-1005 permits a court to consider a second summary judgment motion after denying the first when no final judgment has been entered.

Hollis D. Porter Trust v. Wancho · filed 2025-05-07

There is no authority that indicates a court may not entertain a second motion for summary judgment, and we see no reason to create such precedent here.
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Section 2-1005(c) permits summary judgment when the record shows that the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.

Miller v. Guardian Security Services · filed 2025-05-16(c)

Summary judgment should be granted if the moving party is entitled to a judgment as a matter of law based on the record. 735 ILCS 5/2-1005(c) (West 2022).
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Section 2-1005 permits summary judgment when there is no genuine issue of material fact and the moving party is clearly entitled to judgment as a matter of law.

Andrews v. Carbon on 26th, LLC · filed 2025-05-22

A grant of summary judgment is appropriate where the pleadings, depositions, admissions, and affidavits on file, when viewed in the light most favorable to the nonmoving party, show that there is no genuine issue as to any material fact and the moving party is clearly entitled to a judgment as a matter of law. Id.; 735 ILCS 5/2-1005 (West 2022).
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Section 2-1005(c) permits summary judgment when no genuine issue of material fact exists and the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.

Bradley v. Giannoulias · filed 2025-06-03(c)

Summary judgment is appropriate where “there is no genuine issue as to any material fact and *** the moving party is entitled to a judgment as a matter of law.” 735 ILCS 5/2-1005(c) (West 2012). ... Based on our de novo review, Count I fails on its merits because Bradley did not raise an issue of material fact about the elements of a breach of contract action.
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Section 2-1005(c) permits summary judgment when the record shows no genuine issue of material fact and the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.

Field v. Liss · filed 2025-06-18(c)

Summary judgment is appropriate “if the pleadings, depositions, and admissions on file, together with the affidavits, if any, show that there is no genuine issue as to any material fact and that the moving party is entitled to a judgment as a matter of law.” 735 ILCS 5/2-1005(c) (West 2020). ... Therefore, we find that Field has not demonstrated prima facie reversible error in his brief.
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Section 2-1005(c) permits summary judgment only when the filings show no genuine issue of material fact and the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.

Croucher v. Village of La Grange · filed 2025-06-25(c)

A circuit court is permitted to grant summary judgment only if the pleadings, depositions, and admissions on file, together with the affidavits, if any, show that there is no genuine issue as to any material fact and that the moving party is entitled to a judgment as a matter of law.
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Section 2-1005(c) permits summary judgment when there is no genuine issue of material fact and the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.

Ayyad v. Diab · filed 2025-07-18(c)

Summary judgment is appropriate where, construed liberally and in favor of the non- moving party, “the pleadings, depositions, and admissions on file, together with the affidavits, if any, show that there is no genuine issue as to any material fact and that the moving party is entitled to a judgment as a matter of law.” 735 ILCS 5/2-1005(c) (West 2020). ... The circuit court did not err in granting summary judgment in favor of the Diabs where no genuine issues of material fact exist.
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Section 2-1005(c) allows summary judgment when there is no genuine issue of material fact and the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.

Gewarges v. Levin & Ginsburg, Ltd. · filed 2025-07-30(c)

“Summary judgment is proper when ‘the pleadings, depositions, and admissions on file, together with the affidavits, if any, show there is no genuine issue as to any material fact and the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.” Suburban Real Estate Services, Inc. v. Carlson, 2022 IL 126935, ¶ 15 (citing 735 ILCS 5/2-1005(c) (West 2018)). ... As such, we must find that since plaintiff failed to disclose an expert witness, plaintiff could not prove a breach of duty on the part of defendants, and summary judgment against plaintiff was appropriate.
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Section 2-1005(e) requires summary judgment affidavits to comply with court rules; noncompliant opposing affidavits cannot contest a supported motion.

Dillon v. Christie Clinic, LLC · filed 2025-08-06(e)

The affidavits must be in compliance as “provided by rule.” Id. § 2-1005(e). ... However, none of the affidavits attached to plaintiff’s reply complied with Rule 191, effectively resulting in the absence of supporting affidavits in opposition to the summary judgment motion. ... Therefore, with the absence of any affidavits to support plaintiff’s opposition to the motion, the circuit court properly granted the summary judgment motion.
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