Wisconsin Case Commentaries

Establishing Standards for Photographic Identification and Party-to-Crime Liability in Rape Cases: Insights from State v. Mentek

Date: Mar 3, 1976

Establishing Standards for Photographic Identification and Party-to-Crime Liability in Rape Cases: Insights from State v. Mentek Introduction The case of State v. Mentek (71 Wis. 2d 799) adjudicated...

Comprehensive Commentary on LAWVER v. BOLING: Insurance Coverage Determination

Date: Feb 20, 1976

Comprehensive Commentary on LAWVER v. BOLING: Insurance Coverage Determination Introduction The case of LAWVER, Plaintiff-Respondent, v. BOLING and another, Defendants-Respondents: CUMIS INSURANCE...

Abrogation of Common-Law Duties: Antoniewicz v. Reszczynski Establishes Duty of Ordinary Care for Licensees and Invitees

Date: Dec 11, 1975

Abrogation of Common-Law Duties: Antoniewicz v. Reszczynski Establishes Duty of Ordinary Care for Licensees and Invitees Introduction The case of Antoniewicz and wife, Respondents, v. Reszczynski and...

Proper Consideration of Sentencing Factors: Analysis of State v. Rosado

Date: Oct 29, 1975

Proper Consideration of Sentencing Factors: Analysis of State v. Rosado Introduction State v. Rosado is a pivotal judgment delivered by the Supreme Court of Wisconsin on October 28, 1975. The case...

Assessment of Sentencing Discretion and Equal Protection in Criminal Appeals: The OCANAS v. STATE Decision

Date: Oct 3, 1975

Assessment of Sentencing Discretion and Equal Protection in Criminal Appeals: The OCANAS v. STATE Decision Introduction The case of Ocanas v. State, reported in 70 Wis. 2d 179 (Wisconsin Supreme...

Reaffirmation of Evidentiary Standards and Jury Instruction Adequacy in Chapman v. State

Date: Jul 1, 1975

Reaffirmation of Evidentiary Standards and Jury Instruction Adequacy in Chapman v. State Introduction Chapman v. State, 69 Wis.2d 581 (Wis. 1975), adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Wisconsin,...

Insurance Policy Exclusions: Demolition Derby Classified under 'Automobile Racing or Stunting'

Date: Mar 5, 1975

Insurance Policy Exclusions: Demolition Derby Classified under 'Automobile Racing or Stunting' Introduction The case of Garriguenc v. Love, d/b/a Demolition Enterprises, and others addresses critical...

Establishing Standardized Compensation Rates for Appointed Counsel in Indigent Defense Cases

Date: Feb 5, 1975

Establishing Standardized Compensation Rates for Appointed Counsel in Indigent Defense Cases Introduction The case State v. Sidney, Attwell, Appellant (66 Wis. 2d 602, 1975) is a pivotal decision by...

Kallas Millwork Corp. v. Square D Co.: Wisconsin Supreme Court Strikes Down Section 893.155 for Equal Protection Violations

Date: Feb 5, 1975

Kallas Millwork Corp. v. Square D Co.: Wisconsin Supreme Court Strikes Down Section 893.155 for Equal Protection Violations Introduction The landmark case of Kallas Millwork Corporation and another...

Expanding Architectural Liability: Insights from A.E. Investment Corp. v. Link Builders, Inc.

Date: Feb 19, 1974

Expanding Architectural Liability: Insights from A.E. Investment Corp. v. Link Builders, Inc. Introduction The Supreme Court of Wisconsin's decision in A.E. Investment Corporation v. Link Builders,...

Legitimizing Municipal Revenue Bonds for Industrial Development: Analysis of State ex rel. Hammermill v. La Plante

Date: Apr 10, 1973

Legitimizing Municipal Revenue Bonds for Industrial Development: Analysis of State ex rel. Hammermill v. La Plante Introduction The case of State ex rel. Hammermill Paper Company and another v. La...

Contiguity in Municipal Annexations: Insights from TOWN OF LYONS v. CITY OF LAKE GENEVA

Date: Nov 29, 1972

Contiguity in Municipal Annexations: Insights from TOWN OF LYONS v. CITY OF LAKE GENEVA Introduction The case of TOWN OF LYONS v. CITY OF LAKE GENEVA serves as a pivotal decision in the realm of...

Constructive Taking and the Police Power: Analyzing Just v. Marinette County

Date: Nov 1, 1972

Constructive Taking and the Police Power: Analyzing Just v. Marinette County Supreme Court of Wisconsin, 1972 Introduction Just v. Marinette County is a pivotal case decided by the Supreme Court of...

Establishing Standards for Evidentiary Hearings in Withdrawal of Guilty Pleas: Nelson v. State

Date: Mar 31, 1972

Establishing Standards for Evidentiary Hearings in Withdrawal of Guilty Pleas: Nelson v. State Introduction Nelson v. State, 54 Wis. 2d 489 (1972), is a pivotal case in Wisconsin jurisprudence that...

Establishing Standards for Party Liability in Robbery: Analysis of Bautista v. State

Date: Dec 1, 1971

Establishing Standards for Party Liability in Robbery: Analysis of Bautista v. State Introduction The case of Bautista, Plaintiff in error, v. State, Defendant in error ([Case No. State 31] and [Case...

Ensuring Due Process in Parole and Probation Revocations: Analysis of State ex rel. Johnson v. Cady

Date: Apr 3, 1971

Ensuring Due Process in Parole and Probation Revocations: Analysis of State ex rel. Johnson v. Cady Introduction In the landmark case of State ex rel. Johnson, Petitioner, v. Cady, Warden, Respondent...

State v. Paszek: Establishing the Reliability of Citizen Informers in Probable Cause Assessments

Date: Mar 31, 1971

State v. Paszek: Establishing the Reliability of Citizen Informers in Probable Cause Assessments Introduction State v. Paszek, 50 Wis. 2d 619 (1971), adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Wisconsin,...

Appellate Oversight in Sentencing: Establishing Limits on Judicial Discretion - State v. McCleary

Date: Jan 6, 1971

Appellate Oversight in Sentencing: Establishing Limits on Judicial Discretion - State v. McCleary Introduction State v. McCleary is a pivotal case decided by the Supreme Court of Wisconsin on January...

Joint Mutual Wills as Binding Contracts: Insights from ESTATE OF CHAYKA

Date: May 2, 1970

Joint Mutual Wills as Binding Contracts: Insights from ESTATE OF CHAYKA Introduction The ESTATE OF CHAYKA case, adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Wisconsin on May 1, 1970, addresses the...

Sufficient Notice of Insurance Policy Cancellation through Mailing: OLSON v. SENTRY INS. CO.

Date: Feb 4, 1970

Sufficient Notice of Insurance Policy Cancellation through Mailing: OLSON v. SENTRY INS. CO. Introduction Olson v. Sentry Insurance Company, 45 Wis. 2d 569 (1970), is a pivotal case adjudicated by...

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