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Ill. Pattern Jury Instr. (Civil) 255.04

HUMAN RIGHTS ACT - DEFINITION OF PRETEXT

activein force · 2026-08-19 – presentas-observed

When I use the word “pretext” in these instructions, I mean more than just faulty reasoning

or mistaken judgment by the defendant, but instead a false or phony reason for the action(s) taken

by the defendant toward the plaintiff.

Instruction and Notes on Use approved December 2022.

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Source: illinoiscourts.gov
Retrieved: 2026-08-20
Edition: 2026-08-19
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