Wisconsin Case Commentaries

State of Wisconsin v. John P. Hunt: Reaffirmation of Sullivan Test and Independent Review for Admissibility of Other-Acts Evidence in Sexual Assault Cases

Date: Jul 3, 2003

State of Wisconsin v. John P. Hunt: Reaffirmation of Sullivan Test and Independent Review for Admissibility of Other-Acts Evidence in Sexual Assault Cases Introduction In State of Wisconsin v. John...

Comprehensive Commentary on In re the Marriage of LeMere: Strict Adherence to Statutory Factors in Property Division

Date: Jun 28, 2003

Strict Compliance with Statutory Factors in Unequal Property Division: Analysis of In re the Marriage of LeMere Introduction The Supreme Court of Wisconsin, in In re the Marriage of Michael G. LeMere...

State v. Jiles: Reinforcing the Requirements for Fair Miranda-Goodchild Hearings

Date: Jun 28, 2003

State v. Jiles: Reinforcing the Requirements for Fair Miranda-Goodchild Hearings Introduction State of Wisconsin v. Joseph F. Jiles, 262 Wis. 2d 457 (2003), is a pivotal Supreme Court of Wisconsin...

Wisconsin Supreme Court Establishes Narrow Fraud in Inducement Exception to Economic Loss Doctrine

Date: Jun 4, 2003

Wisconsin Supreme Court Establishes Narrow Fraud in Inducement Exception to Economic Loss Doctrine Introduction The case of Digicorp, Inc. v. Ameritech Corporation adjudicated by the Supreme Court of...

Involuntariness of Statements Due to Mental and Physical Impairment: State v. Hoppe

Date: May 23, 2003

Involuntariness of Statements Due to Mental and Physical Impairment: State v. Hoppe Introduction State of Wisconsin v. Paul D. Hoppe, 261 Wis. 2d 294 (2003), is a landmark case adjudicated by the...

Supreme Court of Wisconsin Upholds Suspension for Attorney’s Frivolous Litigation and Conflicts of Interest

Date: May 9, 2003

Supreme Court of Wisconsin Upholds Suspension for Attorney’s Frivolous Litigation and Conflicts of Interest Introduction In the landmark case In re Disciplinary Proceedings Against John C. Widule,...

Fireman's Fund Insurance Company of Wisconsin v. Bradley Corporation: Expanding Duty to Defend in Advertising Injury Claims

Date: May 7, 2003

Fireman's Fund Insurance Company of Wisconsin v. Bradley Corporation: Expanding Duty to Defend in Advertising Injury Claims Introduction In the landmark case of Fireman's Fund Insurance Company of...

Deferred Vested Pensions Recognized as Retirement for Military Service Pension Credit in Milwaukee County

Date: May 2, 2003

Deferred Vested Pensions Recognized as Retirement for Military Service Pension Credit in Milwaukee County Introduction The case of James Bruno et al. v. Milwaukee County et al. (260 Wis. 2d 633)...

State v. Tucker: Establishing the Two-Prong Test for Restricting Juror Information in Criminal Trials

Date: Mar 6, 2003

State v. Tucker: Establishing the Two-Prong Test for Restricting Juror Information in Criminal Trials Introduction State of Wisconsin v. Sherrie S. Tucker is a landmark decision by the Supreme Court...

Uncertified Conviction Copies Sufficient for Habitual Criminality Enhancements: Wisconsin Supreme Court Sets Precedent

Date: Jul 17, 2002

Uncertified Conviction Copies Sufficient for Habitual Criminality Enhancements: Wisconsin Supreme Court Sets Precedent Introduction The case of State of Wisconsin v. Patrick A. Saunders addresses the...

Establishing Standards for Imperfect Self-Defense in Wisconsin Homicide Cases: Head v. State

Date: Jul 12, 2002

Establishing Standards for Imperfect Self-Defense in Wisconsin Homicide Cases: Head v. State Wisconsin Supreme Court, July 11, 2002 Introduction State of Wisconsin v. Debra Ann Head is a landmark...

Best Interests of the Child Standard Reinforced in Parental Rights Termination Case

Date: Jul 11, 2002

Best Interests of the Child Standard Reinforced in Parental Rights Termination Case Introduction The case In re the Termination of Parental Rights to Prestin T.B. involved the Sheboygan County...

State v. Har: Affirming Harmless Error Analysis in the Context of Judicial Notice of Offense Elements

Date: Jul 10, 2002

State v. Har: Affirming Harmless Error Analysis in the Context of Judicial Notice of Offense Elements Introduction State of Wisconsin v. Leonard J. Harvey, 254 Wis. 2d 442 (2002), presents a pivotal...

Redefinition of the "Known Danger" Exception to Municipal Immunity in LODL v. PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE CO.

Date: Jun 26, 2002

Redefinition of the "Known Danger" Exception to Municipal Immunity in LODL v. PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE CO. Introduction Susan M. Lodl, Plaintiff-Co-Appellant, Kohl's Department Store,...

State of Wisconsin v. Luther Williams, III: Confrontation Clause and the Limits of the Business Records Exception

Date: Jun 7, 2002

State of Wisconsin v. Luther Williams, III: Confrontation Clause and the Limits of the Business Records Exception Introduction The case of State of Wisconsin v. Luther Williams, III serves as a...

Wisconsin Supreme Court Reinforces Plea Validity Standards and Upholds §948.11(2) Criminalizing Exposure of Harmful Material to Children

Date: May 31, 2002

Wisconsin Supreme Court Reinforces Plea Validity Standards and Upholds §948.11(2) Criminalizing Exposure of Harmful Material to Children Introduction In the case of State of Wisconsin v. John T....

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