Wisconsin Case Commentaries

Equal Deprivation of Peremptory Strikes Does Not Entitle Automatic Reversal: Erickson v. State of Wisconsin

Date: Jul 9, 1999

Equal Deprivation of Peremptory Strikes Does Not Entitle Automatic Reversal: Erickson v. State of Wisconsin Introduction State of Wisconsin v. James E. Erickson, 227 Wis.2d 758 (1999), represents a...

Defining "Substantially Probable" in Sexually Violent Person Commitments: Much More Likely Than Not

Date: Jul 3, 1999

Defining "Substantially Probable" in Sexually Violent Person Commitments: Much More Likely Than Not Introduction In State of Wisconsin v. Frank Curiel, the Supreme Court of Wisconsin addressed...

Recognition of Third-Party Professional Negligence Claims in Cases of Negligent Therapy-Induced False Memories

Date: Jun 30, 1999

Recognition of Third-Party Professional Negligence Claims in Cases of Negligent Therapy-Induced False Memories Introduction The Supreme Court of Wisconsin, in the landmark case of SAWYER v. MIDELFORT...

Wisconsin Supreme Court Reinforces Economic Loss Doctrine in Wausau Tile, Inc. v. County Concrete Corp.

Date: May 29, 1999

Wisconsin Supreme Court Reinforces Economic Loss Doctrine in Wausau Tile, Inc. v. County Concrete Corp. Introduction The case of Wausau Tile, Inc. v. County Concrete Corporation represents a...

Issue Preclusion and Due Process: Insights from Peterson v. General Casualty Co. of Wisconsin

Date: May 29, 1999

Issue Preclusion and Due Process: Insights from Peterson v. General Casualty Co. of Wisconsin Introduction The case of Paige K.B. and Kaitlin I.B., minors by their guardian ad litem, Mark A. Peterson...

Establishing Reliability Standards for Recantation in Plea Withdrawals: State v. Kivioja

Date: May 5, 1999

Establishing Reliability Standards for Recantation in Plea Withdrawals: State of Wisconsin v. Dennis J. Kivioja Introduction The case of State of Wisconsin v. Dennis J. Kivioja, decided by the...

Odor of Controlled Substances as Probable Cause for Arrest: STATE v. SECRIST

Date: Mar 3, 1999

Odor of Controlled Substances as Probable Cause for Arrest: STATE v. SECRIST Introduction State of Wisconsin v. Timothy M. Secrist, 224 Wis. 2d 201 (1999), is a pivotal case in Wisconsin...

STATE v. O'BRIEN: Upholding Physical Proximity in Search Warrants and Limiting Post-Conviction Discovery

Date: Jan 22, 1999

STATE v. O'BRIEN: Upholding Physical Proximity in Search Warrants and Limiting Post-Conviction Discovery Introduction In State of Wisconsin v. Delano J. O'Brien, the Supreme Court of Wisconsin...

Wisconsin Supreme Court Upholds Elstad Exception: Admissibility of Subsequent Voluntary Statements Following Initial Miranda Violation

Date: Jan 22, 1999

Wisconsin Supreme Court Upholds Elstad Exception: Admissibility of Subsequent Voluntary Statements Following Initial Miranda Violation Introduction In the landmark case of State of Wisconsin v....

Intentional Fraud Excludes Insurance Coverage: Analysis of A.O. Smith Corp. v. Allstate Insurance

Date: Oct 21, 1998

Intentional Fraud Excludes Insurance Coverage: Analysis of A.O. Smith Corp. v. Allstate Insurance Introduction The case of A.O. Smith Corporation et al. v. Allstate Insurance Companies et al....

Alford Plea and Probation Conditions: Upholding Due Process in STATE EX REL. WARREN v. SCHWARZ

Date: Jul 2, 1998

Alford Plea and Probation Conditions: Upholding Due Process in STATE EX REL. WARREN v. SCHWARZ Introduction The case of State of Wisconsin ex rel. Philip I. Warren v. David H. Schwarz, decided on...

Establishment of Negligent Hiring, Training, and Supervision Liability in Wisconsin: Analysis of Miller v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

Date: Jun 25, 1998

Establishment of Negligent Hiring, Training, and Supervision Liability in Wisconsin: Analysis of Miller v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Introduction The case of Stanley K. Miller and Deborah D. Miller v....

Broad Interpretation of 'Bodily Injury' in Insurance Policies for Negligent Supervision Claims: Wisconsin Supreme Court's Decision in Doyle v. Engelke

Date: Jun 25, 1998

Broad Interpretation of 'Bodily Injury' in Insurance Policies for Negligent Supervision Claims: Wisconsin Supreme Court's Decision in Doyle v. Engelke Introduction The landmark case of Doyle v....

Voluntary Consent and Attenuation in Warrantless Searches: Insights from STATE v. PHILLIPS

Date: May 23, 1998

Voluntary Consent and Attenuation in Warrantless Searches: Insights from STATE v. PHILLIPS Introduction State of Wisconsin v. Jason Phillips, 218 Wis. 2d 180 (1998), is a pivotal case addressed by...

Multiplicity in Double Jeopardy: Wisconsin Supreme Court Affirms Separate Convictions for Distinct Homicide and Reckless Endangerment Offenses

Date: May 1, 1998

Multiplicity in Double Jeopardy: Wisconsin Supreme Court Affirms Separate Convictions for Distinct Homicide and Reckless Endangerment Offenses Introduction The case of State of Wisconsin v. Randy J....

Balancing Relevance and Prejudice: The State of Wisconsin v. Sullivan and the Admissibility of Other Acts Evidence

Date: Mar 26, 1998

Balancing Relevance and Prejudice: The State of Wisconsin v. Sullivan and the Admissibility of Other Acts Evidence Introduction In the landmark case of State of Wisconsin v. Kevin P. Sullivan (216...

Wisconsin Supreme Court Affirms Economic Loss Doctrine Bar on Tort Claims by Remote Commercial Purchasers in Absence of Privity

Date: Feb 27, 1998

Wisconsin Supreme Court Affirms Economic Loss Doctrine Bar on Tort Claims by Remote Commercial Purchasers in Absence of Privity Introduction The case of Daanen Janssen, Incorporated v. Cedarapids,...

State v. Van Camp: Reinforcing the Standards for Voluntary No Contest Pleas in Wisconsin

Date: Oct 24, 1997

State v. Van Camp: Reinforcing the Standards for Voluntary No Contest Pleas in Wisconsin Introduction State of Wisconsin v. Gerald J. Van Camp (213 Wis. 2d 131) stands as a pivotal case in the...

Wisconsin v. Setagord and Downing: Supreme Court Upholds Discretion in Imposing Extended Parole Eligibility Dates

Date: Jul 2, 1997

Wisconsin v. Setagord and Downing: Supreme Court Upholds Discretion in Imposing Extended Parole Eligibility Dates Introduction In the landmark case of State of Wisconsin v. John C. Setagord and...

Ensuring Valid Waiver of Counsel and Competency: Insights from STATE v. KLESSIG

Date: Jun 25, 1997

Ensuring Valid Waiver of Counsel and Competency: Insights from STATE v. KLESSIG Introduction State of Wisconsin v. Chad A. Klessig, 211 Wis. 2d 194, decided by the Supreme Court of Wisconsin on June...