Wisconsin Case Commentaries

Wisconsin Supreme Court Expands Borrowing Statute to Include Statutes of Repose: WENKE v. GEHL CO.

Date: Jul 8, 2004

Wisconsin Supreme Court Expands Borrowing Statute to Include Statutes of Repose: WENKE v. GEHL CO. Introduction The case of Martin G. Wenke and Dakota M. WENKE v. GEHL COmpany was adjudicated by the...

Waiver of Circuit Court Competency Challenges in Wisconsin: Analysis of Village of Trempealeau v. Mikrut

Date: Jun 17, 2004

Waiver of Circuit Court Competency Challenges in Wisconsin: Analysis of Village of Trempealeau v. Mikrut Introduction The case of Village of Trempealeau v. Mike R. Mikrut addresses the critical issue...

Extending Public Policy Limitations: Police Officers and the Firefighters Rule in Wisconsin

Date: Jun 12, 2004

Extending Public Policy Limitations: Police Officers and the Firefighters Rule in Wisconsin Introduction Julia Cole v. City of Milwaukee, Involuntary-Plaintiff, et al. is a pivotal case decided by...

State of Wisconsin v. Harris: Upholding Wisconsin's Reciprocal Discovery Statute in Guilty Plea Withdrawals

Date: Jun 9, 2004

State of Wisconsin v. Harris: Upholding Wisconsin's Reciprocal Discovery Statute in Guilty Plea Withdrawals Introduction In State of Wisconsin v. Harris, 2004 WI 64, the Supreme Court of Wisconsin...

Affirmation of Public Policy Factors to Limit Strict Liability under Wisconsin's Dog Bite Statute §174.02

Date: Jun 4, 2004

Affirmation of Public Policy Factors to Limit Strict Liability under Wisconsin's Dog Bite Statute §174.02 Introduction The case of Mackenzie Fandrey v. American Family Mutual Insurance Company...

Clarifying 'Refusal' in Privately Filed Criminal Complaints under Wis. Stat. § 968.02(3)

Date: May 26, 2004

Clarifying 'Refusal' in Privately Filed Criminal Complaints under Wis. Stat. § 968.02(3) Introduction The case of State of Wisconsin Ex Rel. Ralph A. Kalal and Jackie Kalal v. Circuit Court for Dane...

Wisconsin Supreme Court Permits Partial Summary Judgment in Termination of Parental Rights Cases

Date: Apr 29, 2004

Wisconsin Supreme Court Permits Partial Summary Judgment in Termination of Parental Rights Cases Introduction The case of In Re the Termination of Parental Rights to Alexander V. v. Kelley H. was...

State of Wisconsin v. Curtis E. Gallion: Reaffirming the McCleary Standard for Sentencing Reasonableness under Truth-in-Sentencing

Date: Apr 16, 2004

State of Wisconsin v. Curtis E. Gallion: Reaffirming the McCleary Standard for Sentencing Reasonableness under Truth-in-Sentencing Introduction State of Wisconsin, Plaintiff-Respondent v. Curtis E....

Supreme Court of Wisconsin Reaffirms Economic Loss Doctrine: Dismissal of Fraud and DTPA Claims in Tietsworth v. Harley-Davidson

Date: Mar 27, 2004

Supreme Court of Wisconsin Reaffirms Economic Loss Doctrine: Dismissal of Fraud and DTPA Claims in Tietsworth v. Harley-Davidson Introduction In the landmark case of Tietsworth v. Harley-Davidson,...

Legal Counsel Licensing Requirements in Peer Review Hearings: Seitzinger v. Community Health Network

Date: Mar 26, 2004

Legal Counsel Licensing Requirements in Peer Review Hearings: Seitzinger v. Community Health Network Introduction The case of Michael Seitzinger, M.D. v. Community Health Network and Berlin Memorial...

Eisenberg v. Office of Lawyer Regulation: Establishing New Standards for Attorney Conduct and Disciplinary Sanctions

Date: Mar 3, 2004

Eisenberg v. Office of Lawyer Regulation: Establishing New Standards for Attorney Conduct and Disciplinary Sanctions Introduction The Supreme Court of Wisconsin's decision in In the Matter of...

Reversing Contractually-Assumed Liability: American Family Mutual Insurance Co. v. American Girl, Inc.

Date: Jan 10, 2004

Reversing Contractually-Assumed Liability: American Family Mutual Insurance Co. v. American Girl, Inc. Introduction The legal landscape surrounding insurance coverage and contractual liabilities was...

Turner v. Taylor: Bona Fide Purchaser Defense Applies to Easements

Date: Nov 26, 2003

Turner v. Taylor: Bona Fide Purchaser Defense Applies to Easements Introduction Turner v. Taylor, 268 Wis. 2d 628 (2003), is a pivotal case adjudicated by the Court of Appeals of Wisconsin. The...

Reaffirming Liability Limits: Interpretation of Split Liability Endorsements in Insurance Policies – FOLKMAN v. QUAMME

Date: Jul 17, 2003

Reaffirming Liability Limits: Interpretation of Split Liability Endorsements in Insurance Policies – FOLKMAN v. QUAMME Introduction In the case of FOLKMAN v. QUAMME, the Supreme Court of Wisconsin...

State v. Thiel: Establishing the Cumulative Deficiencies Standard in Ineffective Assistance of Counsel Claims

Date: Jul 16, 2003

State v. Thiel: Establishing the Cumulative Deficiencies Standard in Ineffective Assistance of Counsel Claims Introduction State of Wisconsin v. James R. Thiel is a pivotal case adjudicated by the...

Wisconsin Upholds Concealed Weapons Statute as a Reasonable Regulation Despite Constitutional Right to Bear Arms

Date: Jul 16, 2003

Wisconsin Upholds Concealed Weapons Statute as a Reasonable Regulation Despite Constitutional Right to Bear Arms Introduction In the landmark case State of Wisconsin v. Phillip Cole, the Supreme...

Finality in Postconviction Relief: Analysis of State v. Lo and Escalona-Naranjo Precedent

Date: Jul 12, 2003

Finality in Postconviction Relief: Analysis of State of Wisconsin v. Anou Lo and Escalona-Naranjo Precedent Introduction The case of State of Wisconsin v. Anou Lo, 2003 WI 107, adjudicated by the...

Wisconsin Supreme Court Reverses Edgerton: Recognizing CERCLA Response Costs as Damages in CGL Policies

Date: Jul 12, 2003

Wisconsin Supreme Court Reverses Edgerton: Recognizing CERCLA Response Costs as Damages in CGL Policies Introduction The case of Johnson Controls, Inc. v. Employers Insurance of Wausau et al....

Waiver of the Right to Testify Requires On-the-Record Colloquy: State v. Weed

Date: Jul 4, 2003

Waiver of the Right to Testify Requires On-the-Record Colloquy: State v. Weed Introduction In State of Wisconsin v. Patricia A. Weed, 263 Wis.2d 434 (2003), the Supreme Court of Wisconsin addressed...

State of Wisconsin v. Nancy R. Lamon: Upholding the Clearly Erroneous Standard in Batson Challenges

Date: Jul 3, 2003

State of Wisconsin v. Nancy R. Lamon: Upholding the Clearly Erroneous Standard in Batson Challenges Introduction The case of State of Wisconsin v. Nancy R. Lamon, decided by the Supreme Court of...

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