Wisconsin Case Commentaries

Overruling Ramos: Establishing New Standards for Juror Bias and Peremptory Challenges in Wisconsin

Date: Jul 12, 2001

Overruling Ramos: Establishing New Standards for Juror Bias and Peremptory Challenges in Wisconsin Introduction In the landmark case State of Wisconsin v. Nathaniel A. Lindell, decided by the Supreme...

SALVESON v. DOUGLAS COUNTY: Front Pay Exempt from 42 U.S.C. §1981a(b)(3) Damages Cap and Employer Size Determined at Time of Discrimination

Date: Jul 11, 2001

SALVESON v. DOUGLAS COUNTY: Front Pay Exempt from 42 U.S.C. §1981a(b)(3) Damages Cap and Employer Size Determined at Time of Discrimination Introduction In the landmark case of SALVESON v. DOUGLAS...

Good Faith Exception Established in State v. Rayshun D. Eason

Date: Jul 10, 2001

Establishing the Good Faith Exception to the Exclusionary Rule in No-Knock Search Warrants Introduction The case State of Wisconsin v. Rayshun D. Eason, decided by the Supreme Court of Wisconsin on...

Full Policy Limits Required for Underinsured Motorist Coverage Exhaustion: Insights from Dan Danbeck v. American Family Mutual Insurance Co.

Date: Jul 7, 2001

Full Policy Limits Required for Underinsured Motorist Coverage Exhaustion: Insights from Dan Danbeck v. American Family Mutual Insurance Co. Introduction The case of Dan Danbeck v. American Family...

Wisconsin Supreme Court Clarifies Accrual of Medical Malpractice Claims Based on Resulting Injury

Date: May 4, 2001

Wisconsin Supreme Court Clarifies Accrual of Medical Malpractice Claims Based on Resulting Injury Introduction In the landmark case of Joseph J. Paul et al. v. Frederick C. Skemp, Jr. et al., the...

Wisconsin Supreme Court Upholds Factual Basis Inquiry in No Contest Pleas: State v. Black

Date: Apr 6, 2001

Wisconsin Supreme Court Upholds Factual Basis Inquiry in No Contest Pleas: State v. Black Introduction State of Wisconsin v. Tyren E. Black, 242 Wis. 2d 126 (2001), is a pivotal case decided by the...

Res Ipsa Loquitur in Automobile Collision Cases: Wisconsin Supreme Court Establishes Key Precedent

Date: Mar 24, 2001

Res Ipsa Loquitur in Automobile Collision Cases: Wisconsin Supreme Court Establishes Key Precedent Introduction In the landmark case of Arlene M. Lambrecht, Plaintiff-Appellant, v. Estate of David D....

Reliability of Informant Tips in Justifying Investigative Traffic Stops: An Analysis of State v. Rutzinski

Date: Mar 21, 2001

Reliability of Informant Tips in Justifying Investigative Traffic Stops: An Analysis of State v. Rutzinski Introduction State of Wisconsin v. Paul Rutzinski, 241 Wis.2d 729 (2001), is a pivotal case...

Enhancing the Reliability of Anonymous 911 Tips in Establishing Reasonable Suspicion: State v. Roosevelt Williams

Date: Mar 14, 2001

Enhancing the Reliability of Anonymous 911 Tips in Establishing Reasonable Suspicion: State v. Roosevelt Williams Introduction State of Wisconsin v. Roosevelt Williams is a pivotal case decided by...

State of Wisconsin v. Byrge (2000): Clarifying Appellate Review Standards for Competency to Stand Trial and Parole Eligibility Notifications

Date: Jul 14, 2000

State of Wisconsin v. Byrge (2000): Clarifying Appellate Review Standards for Competency to Stand Trial and Parole Eligibility Notifications Introduction State of Wisconsin v. Jeramey J. Byrge is a...

Wisconsin Supreme Court Affirms Constitutionality of Statutes of Repose in Medical Malpractice Claims for Minors

Date: Jul 13, 2000

Wisconsin Supreme Court Affirms Constitutionality of Statutes of Repose in Medical Malpractice Claims for Minors Introduction The Supreme Court of Wisconsin addressed the constitutionality of...

Admissibility of Prior Sexual Assault Convictions in Child Assault Cases: Wisconsin Supreme Court Establishes Greater Latitude

Date: Jul 12, 2000

Admissibility of Prior Sexual Assault Convictions in Child Assault Cases: Wisconsin Supreme Court Establishes Greater Latitude 1. Introduction In the landmark case of State of Wisconsin v. Dale H....

Supreme Court of Wisconsin Invalidates OCI's Restrictive Rule on Valued Policy Law

Date: Jul 1, 2000

Supreme Court of Wisconsin Invalidates OCI's Restrictive Rule on Valued Policy Law Introduction In the landmark case of Seider v. O'Connell (236 Wis. 2d 211, 2000), the Supreme Court of Wisconsin...

Distinguishing Negligent Failure to Warn from Negligent Failure to Control: Insights from Gritzner v. Bubner

Date: Jun 24, 2000

Distinguishing Negligent Failure to Warn from Negligent Failure to Control: Insights from Gritzner v. Bubner Introduction Gritzner v. Bubner, adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Wisconsin in 2000,...

Affirmation of the Waiver Rule in Jury Size Challenges: Insights from State v. Huebner

Date: Jun 21, 2000

Affirmation of the Waiver Rule in Jury Size Challenges: Insights from State of Wisconsin v. Juergen Huebner Introduction State of Wisconsin v. Juergen Huebner, 235 Wis. 2d 486 (2000), is a pivotal...

Reaffirmation of Negligence Standards in Product Liability: Morden v. Continental AG

Date: Jun 17, 2000

Reaffirmation of Negligence Standards in Product Liability: Morden v. Continental AG (2000) Introduction Christine Morden, along with her husband Thomas Morden, the City of Milwaukee, Wisconsin...

Supreme Court of Wisconsin Establishes Clear Standards for Termination of Parental Rights

Date: May 17, 2000

Supreme Court of Wisconsin Establishes Clear Standards for Termination of Parental Rights Introduction In the landmark case In re the Termination of Parental Rights to Darryl T.-H. and Durrell T.-H.,...

Supreme Court of Wisconsin: Last Out-of-Home Order Satisfies Notice Requirements for Parental Rights Termination

Date: Mar 25, 2000

Supreme Court of Wisconsin: Last Out-of-Home Order Satisfies Notice Requirements for Parental Rights Termination Introduction The case of In re the Termination of Parental Rights of Brittany Ann H....

Affirmation of Property Damage Definition in CGL Policies: Wisconsin Label Corp. v. Northbrook Property Casualty Insurance Co.

Date: Mar 22, 2000

Affirmation of Property Damage Definition in CGL Policies Wisconsin Label Corp. v. Northbrook Property Casualty Insurance Co., 233 Wis.2d 314 (2000) Introduction In the landmark case of Wisconsin...

Exigent Circumstances and Warrantless Entry: Analysis of State of Wisconsin v. Vanessa Hughes

Date: Mar 18, 2000

Exigent Circumstances and Warrantless Entry: Analysis of State of Wisconsin v. Vanessa Hughes Introduction State of Wisconsin v. Vanessa D. Hughes is a pivotal judgment delivered by the Supreme Court...

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