Wisconsin Case Commentaries

Smith v. Atlantic Mutual Insurance Company: Clarifying 'Underinsured Motor Vehicle' in UIM Coverage

Date: Jun 26, 1990

Smith v. Atlantic Mutual Insurance Company: Clarifying 'Underinsured Motor Vehicle' in UIM Coverage Introduction Cynthia Smith, the plaintiff-appellant-petitioner, initiated a lawsuit against...

Ambiguity in "Sudden and Accidental" Pollution Exclusion: Wisconsin Supreme Court Sets New Precedent

Date: Jun 20, 1990

Ambiguity in "Sudden and Accidental" Pollution Exclusion: Wisconsin Supreme Court Sets New Precedent Introduction The landmark decision in Thomas S. Just et al. v. Land Reclamation, Ltd. et al.,...

Confrontation and Compulsory Process Rights Affirmed in STATE of Wisconsin v. Pulizzano

Date: Jun 13, 1990

Confrontation and Compulsory Process Rights Affirmed in STATE of Wisconsin v. Pulizzano Introduction STATE of Wisconsin v. Angela Pulizzano, 155 Wis. 2d 633 (1990), is a pivotal case in Wisconsin...

Flight from Police as Reasonable Suspicion: STATE of Wisconsin v. Anderson

Date: May 10, 1990

Flight from Police as Reasonable Suspicion: STATE of Wisconsin v. Anderson Introduction State of Wisconsin v. David Paul Anderson, 155 Wis.2d 77 (1990), adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Wisconsin,...

Uniform Standards for Sufficiency of Evidence in Criminal Convictions: An Analysis of State v. Poellinger

Date: Mar 1, 1990

Uniform Standards for Sufficiency of Evidence in Criminal Convictions: An Analysis of State v. Poellinger Introduction State of Wisconsin v. Karin S. Poellinger, 153 Wis. 2d 493 (1990), is a pivotal...

Reaffirming Conviction Despite Ineffective Assistance of Counsel: Insights from STATE v. JOHNSON

Date: Jan 19, 1990

Reaffirming Conviction Despite Ineffective Assistance of Counsel: Insights from STATE v. JOHNSON Introduction State of Wisconsin v. Edward Johnson is a significant case decided by the Supreme Court...

Affirmation of Per Se Breath Alcohol Standards in State v. McManus and Pangman

Date: Nov 16, 1989

Affirmation of Per Se Breath Alcohol Standards in State of Wisconsin v. McManus and Pangman Introduction The case of State of Wisconsin v. Michael J. McManus and William A. Pangman ([152 Wis. 2d...

Affirmation of John Doe Criminal Proceedings and Overruling Separation of Powers Precedent in STATE v. Unnamed Defendant

Date: Jun 23, 1989

Affirmation of John Doe Criminal Proceedings and Overruling Separation of Powers Precedent in STATE of Wisconsin v. Unnamed Defendant Introduction State of Wisconsin v. Unnamed Defendant, 150 Wis. 2d...

STATE v. WILSON: Upholding Second-Degree Murder Conviction and Addressing Lesser-Included Offense Instruction

Date: May 31, 1989

STATE v. WILSON: Upholding Second-Degree Murder Conviction and Addressing Lesser-Included Offense Instruction Introduction State of Wisconsin v. David James Wilson is a landmark decision by the...

Admissibility of Co-Conspirator Statements in Conspiracy Cases: Insights from STATE of Wisconsin v. Shelby Blalock

Date: May 5, 1989

Admissibility of Co-Conspirator Statements in Conspiracy Cases: Insights from STATE of Wisconsin v. Shelby Blalock Introduction In the landmark case STATE of Wisconsin v. Shelby Blalock, decided on...

Clear and Convincing Evidence Standard for Sentence Modification: STATE v. Franklin

Date: Feb 3, 1989

Clear and Convincing Evidence Standard for Sentence Modification: STATE of Wisconsin v. Franklin Introduction STATE of Wisconsin v. Michael D. Franklin, 148 Wis. 2d 1 (Supreme Court of Wisconsin,...

Wisconsin Supreme Court Establishes New Standards for Trade Secret Misappropriation Under UTSA

Date: Feb 2, 1989

Wisconsin Supreme Court Establishes New Standards for Trade Secret Misappropriation Under UTSA Introduction The case of Minuteman, Inc. v. L.D. Alexander, George Cash, and Amity, Inc. (147 Wis. 2d...

Flight from Police as Reasonable Suspicion: Analysis of State of Wisconsin v. Jackson

Date: Jan 26, 1989

Flight from Police as Reasonable Suspicion: Analysis of State of Wisconsin v. Jackson Introduction State of Wisconsin v. David William Jackson, 147 Wis. 2d 824 (1989), is a seminal case adjudicated...

STATE v. JENSEN: New Precedents on Expert Testimony Admissibility and Jury Room Confession Practices

Date: Dec 17, 1988

STATE v. JENSEN: New Precedents on Expert Testimony Admissibility and Jury Room Confession Practices Introduction The case of State of Wisconsin, Plaintiff-Respondent, v. Lew Jensen,...

Defining Appellate Review Boundaries: State v. Schumacher Establishes Limits on Court of Appeals’ Power Regarding Jury Instruction Errors

Date: Jun 10, 1988

Defining Appellate Review Boundaries: State v. Schumacher Establishes Limits on Court of Appeals’ Power Regarding Jury Instruction Errors Introduction The case of State of Wisconsin v. Richard R....

Duty of Care and Third-Party Liability in Psychiatric Negligence: Schuster v. Altenberg

Date: Jun 2, 1988

Duty of Care and Third-Party Liability in Psychiatric Negligence: Schuster v. Altenberg Introduction In the landmark case of Gwendolyn Schuster and Robert Schuster v. Barry M. Altenberg, M.D., Chubb...

Trinity Memorial Hospital v. Pamperin: Establishing Apparent Authority in Hospital Liability for Independent Contractor Physicians

Date: Jun 1, 1988

Trinity Memorial Hospital v. Pamperin: Establishing Apparent Authority in Hospital Liability for Independent Contractor Physicians Introduction Trinity Memorial Hospital v. Pamperin is a landmark...

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