Wisconsin Case Commentaries

Limiting Sec. 974.06 Motions to Previously Unraised Grounds: State v. Escalona-Naranjo

Date: Jun 23, 1994

Limiting Sec. 974.06 Motions to Previously Unraised Grounds: State v. Escalona-Naranjo Introduction State of Wisconsin v. Barbaro Escalona-Naranjo is a significant judicial decision rendered by the...

Effective Communication of No Merit Reports: Insights from STATE v. FLORES

Date: May 26, 1994

Effective Communication of No Merit Reports: Insights from STATE v. FLORES Introduction State of Wisconsin Ex Rel. Robert Flores v. State of Wisconsin, reported at 183 Wis. 2d 587 (1994), is a...

State v. Bowen: Redefining Negligent Infliction of Emotional Distress in Wisconsin

Date: May 26, 1994

State v. Bowen: Redefining Negligent Infliction of Emotional Distress in Wisconsin Introduction State v. Bowen is a landmark decision by the Supreme Court of Wisconsin, rendered on May 25, 1994. The...

Issue Preclusion in Section 1983 Employment Discrimination Claims: LINDAS v. CADY

Date: May 18, 1994

Issue Preclusion in Section 1983 Employment Discrimination Claims: LINDAS v. CADY Sets New Precedent Introduction In the landmark case of Kathleen Lindas v. Elmer Cady, Robert Hable, State of...

Wisconsin Supreme Court Establishes Enhanced Role for Guardians ad Litem and Grandparents in Termination of Parental Rights Proceedings

Date: Nov 4, 1993

Wisconsin Supreme Court Establishes Enhanced Role for Guardians ad Litem and Grandparents in Termination of Parental Rights Proceedings Introduction The Wisconsin Supreme Court's decision in In re...

Expanded Duty to Defend: Citizens Security Mutual Insurance Company's Liability for Excess Judgments

Date: Jun 16, 1993

Expanded Duty to Defend: Citizens Security Mutual Insurance Company's Liability for Excess Judgments Introduction The case of Robert C. Newhouse v. Citizens Security Mutual Insurance Company...

Establishing the Retroactive 48-Hour Probable Cause Determination in Wisconsin: State v. Koch

Date: May 11, 1993

Establishing the Retroactive 48-Hour Probable Cause Determination in Wisconsin: State v. Koch Introduction State of Wisconsin v. Robert Koch, 175 Wis. 2d 684 (1993), is a landmark case in Wisconsin...

Affirmation of Trial Court Discretion in Jury Verdict Processes and Sentencing: State v. Echols

Date: May 7, 1993

Affirmation of Trial Court Discretion in Jury Verdict Processes and Sentencing: State v. Echols Introduction State of Wisconsin v. Veronica F. Echols is a pivotal case adjudicated by the Supreme...

Affirmation of Evidence Exclusion for Sleep-Related Expert Testimony in Sexual Assault Cases

Date: Mar 11, 1993

Affirmation of Evidence Exclusion for Sleep-Related Expert Testimony in Sexual Assault Cases Introduction The case of State of Wisconsin v. Anthony Pittman (174 Wis. 2d 255) presents a critical...

Affirmation of Offensive Collateral Estoppel in Sexual Assault Cases: Michelle T. v. Cecil Crozier

Date: Feb 19, 1993

Affirmation of Offensive Collateral Estoppel in Sexual Assault Cases: Michelle T. v. Cecil Crozier Introduction Michelle T., a minor, by Gary C. Sumpter, her guardian ad litem,...

Exigent Circumstances for Warrantless Blood Draws in DUI Cases Established under State v. Bohling

Date: Jan 27, 1993

Exigent Circumstances for Warrantless Blood Draws in DUI Cases Established under State v. Bohling Introduction State of Wisconsin v. David J. Bohling is a landmark case adjudicated by the Supreme...

Admissibility of Prior Sexual Assault Convictions for Motive in Wisconsin: Plymesser v. State

Date: Dec 24, 1992

Admissibility of Prior Sexual Assault Convictions for Motive in Wisconsin: Plymesser v. State Introduction State of Wisconsin v. Gary L. Plymesser is a pivotal case that addresses the admissibility...

STATE v. GUY: Upholding Frisk and Seizure During Drug Warrants

Date: Dec 10, 1992

STATE v. GUY: Upholding Frisk and Seizure During Drug Warrants Introduction State of Wisconsin v. Robin H. Guy is a pivotal decision by the Supreme Court of Wisconsin in 1992 that addresses the...

Intent to Steal and 'Self-Help' Defense in Armed Burglary Cases: Analysis of State v. Pettit

Date: Oct 8, 1992

Intent to Steal and 'Self-Help' Defense in Armed Burglary Cases: Analysis of State of Wisconsin v. Jason Pettit Introduction In the landmark case of State of Wisconsin v. Jason Pettit, decided by the...

Insurance Coverage Limitations in Civil Rights Litigation: Shorewood v. Wausau Insurance Companies

Date: Aug 28, 1992

Insurance Coverage Limitations in Civil Rights Litigation: Shorewood v. Wausau Insurance Companies Introduction In the landmark case of School District of Shorewood v. Wausau Insurance Companies, the...

Entitlement of Insured to Recover Attorney Fees in Successful Coverage Defense: ELLIOTT v. DONAHUE

Date: Jun 26, 1992

Entitlement of Insured to Recover Attorney Fees in Successful Coverage Defense: ELLIOTT v. DONAHUE Introduction The case ELLIOTT v. DONAHUE, decided by the Supreme Court of Wisconsin on June 25,...

Establishing the Right to Effective Assistance of Counsel in Termination of Parental Rights Proceedings

Date: Jun 18, 1992

Establishing the Right to Effective Assistance of Counsel in Termination of Parental Rights Proceedings Introduction The Supreme Court of Wisconsin, in the landmark case A.S. v. State of Wisconsin...

Substantial Factor Test Reaffirmed in Causation Analysis: Fischer v. Ganju and Jumes

Date: Jun 17, 1992

Substantial Factor Test Reaffirmed in Causation Analysis: Fischer v. Ganju and Jumes Introduction Fischer v. Ganju and Jumes is a seminal case adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Wisconsin on June...

State v. Knight: Proper Procedure for Asserting Ineffective Assistance of Appellate Counsel Claims

Date: Jun 4, 1992

State v. Knight: Proper Procedure for Asserting Ineffective Assistance of Appellate Counsel Claims Introduction State of Wisconsin v. Christopher Knight is a landmark decision by the Supreme Court of...

Double Jeopardy Clarified: Wisconsin Supreme Court Upholds Multiple Sexual Assault Convictions in STATE v. SAUCEDA

Date: Jun 2, 1992

Double Jeopardy Clarified: Wisconsin Supreme Court Upholds Multiple Sexual Assault Convictions in STATE v. SAUCEDA Introduction In the landmark case of State v. Abel Sauceda, the Supreme Court of...

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