Wisconsin Case Commentaries

Sisters of St. Benedict v. Dept. of Revenue: Redefining 'Retailer' for Religious Exemptions in Wisconsin Sales Tax

Date: Dec 2, 1981

Sisters of St. Benedict v. Dept. of Revenue: Redefining 'Retailer' for Religious Exemptions in Wisconsin Sales Tax Introduction In the landmark case of Sisters of St. Benedict v. Department of...

Exclusivity-of-Remedy under the Workers Compensation Act: Insights from T.J. Jenkins v. Carl Sabourin et al.

Date: Nov 4, 1981

Exclusivity-of-Remedy under the Workers Compensation Act: Insights from T.J. Jenkins v. Carl Sabourin et al. Introduction The case of T.J. Jenkins v. Carl Sabourin and Badger Mutual Insurance...

Insurers Not Liable for Bad Faith Settlements in Third-Party Tort Claims: Kranzush v. Badger State Mutual Casualty Co.

Date: Jul 1, 1981

Insurers Not Liable for Bad Faith Settlements in Third-Party Tort Claims: Kranzush v. Badger State Mutual Casualty Co. Introduction In the landmark case of Kranzush v. Badger State Mutual Casualty...

STATE v. Mel: Upholding Sec. 809.32(4) and Clarifying Counsel Rights in Discretionary Appellate Review in Wisconsin

Date: Jul 1, 1981

STATE v. Mel: Upholding Sec. 809.32(4) and Clarifying Counsel Rights in Discretionary Appellate Review in Wisconsin Introduction In the landmark case of STATE of Wisconsin v. Melvin Mosley (102 Wis....

Joinder of Crimes and Fifth Amendment Rights in State v. Hall

Date: Jul 1, 1981

Joinder of Crimes and Fifth Amendment Rights in State v. Hall Introduction State of Wisconsin v. Danny Prince Hall, 103 Wis. 2d 125 (1981), is a seminal case adjudicated by the Supreme Court of...

Hartung v. Hartung: Reinforcing Statutory Guidelines for Maintenance Payments

Date: Jun 3, 1981

Hartung v. Hartung: Reinforcing Statutory Guidelines for Maintenance Payments Introduction Hartung v. Hartung, 102 Wis. 2d 58 (1981), adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Wisconsin, addresses the...

Enforcement of Covenants Not to Compete in Business Sale Agreements: An Analysis of Reiman Associates, Inc. v. Bader Rutter Associates, Inc.

Date: Apr 28, 1981

Enforcement of Covenants Not to Compete in Business Sale Agreements: An Analysis of Reiman Associates, Inc. v. Bader Rutter Associates, Inc. Introduction The case of Reiman Associates, Inc., a...

Establishing ‘Community of Interest’ in Dealership Relationships: Analysis of Glenn Kania v. Airborne Freight Corporation

Date: Jan 7, 1981

Establishing ‘Community of Interest’ in Dealership Relationships: Analysis of Glenn Kania v. Airborne Freight Corporation Introduction In the landmark case of Glenn Kania, d/b/a Glenn's Air Freight...

Duty of Care in Medical Staff Selection: JOHNSON v. MISERICORDIA COMMUNITY HOSPital

Date: Jan 7, 1981

Duty of Care in Medical Staff Selection: JOHNSON v. MISERICORDIA COMMUNITY HOSPital Introduction JOHNSON v. MISERICORDIA COMMUNITY HOSPital is a landmark case decided by the Supreme Court of...

Punitive Damages in Product Liability: Wisconsin Supreme Court Establishes New Precedent

Date: Jun 28, 1980

Punitive Damages in Product Liability: Wisconsin Supreme Court Establishes New Precedent Introduction The case of Terri Wangen, a minor, by her guardian, Charles R. Wangen, et al. versus Ford Motor...

Grams v. Boss: Affirming the Applicability of Sec. 133.01 in Restraint of Trade Claims Within Wisconsin's Insurance Sector

Date: Jun 28, 1980

Grams v. Boss: Affirming the Applicability of Sec. 133.01 in Restraint of Trade Claims Within Wisconsin's Insurance Sector Introduction In Grams v. Boss, 97 Wis. 2d 332 (1980), the Supreme Court of...

Appellate Overreach in Economic Duress Defense: Paul Wurtz v. L. William Fleischman

Date: Jun 28, 1980

Appellate Overreach in Economic Duress Defense: Paul Wurtz v. L. William Fleischman Introduction The case of Paul Wurtz v. L. William Fleischman, decided by the Supreme Court of Wisconsin on June 27,...

Pickens v. State of Wisconsin: Affirmation of Self-Representation Rights and Due Process

Date: Jun 4, 1980

Pickens v. State of Wisconsin: Affirmation of Self-Representation Rights and Due Process Introduction Pickens v. State of Wisconsin is a landmark judgment delivered by the Supreme Court of Wisconsin...

Judicial Immunity Limits for Public Medical Examiners in Autopsy Tort Claims

Date: Jun 4, 1980

Judicial Immunity Limits for Public Medical Examiners in Autopsy Tort Claims Introduction In the landmark case of James F. Scarpaci and Linda L. Scarpaci v. Milwaukee County, Joseph LaMonte, Chesley...

Wisconsin Supreme Court Establishes Right to Multiple Homicide Charges for Single Negligent Act in State v. Rabe

Date: May 7, 1980

Wisconsin Supreme Court Establishes Right to Multiple Homicide Charges for Single Negligent Act in State v. Rabe Introduction In State of Wisconsin v. David W. Rabe, decided on May 6, 1980, the...

Affirmation of Miranda Rights Compliance in STATE of Wisconsin v. Scott Da Shaffer

Date: Apr 25, 1980

Affirmation of Miranda Rights Compliance in STATE of Wisconsin v. Scott Da Shaffer Introduction STATE of Wisconsin v. Scott David Shaffer, 96 Wis.2d 531 (1980), adjudicated by the Court of Appeals of...

Implied Consent and the Absence of a Right to Counsel: Analysis of STATE v. NEITZEL

Date: Apr 2, 1980

Implied Consent and the Absence of a Right to Counsel: Analysis of STATE v. NEITZEL Introduction In the landmark case of STATE of Wisconsin v. Franklin J. Neitzel (95 Wis. 2d 191, decided April 1,...

Dejmal Estate Decision: Reinforcing Legal Standards for Will Execution and Undue Influence in Wisconsin Probate Law

Date: Apr 2, 1980

Dejmal Estate Decision: Reinforcing Legal Standards for Will Execution and Undue Influence in Wisconsin Probate Law Introduction The case of In the Matter of the Estate of Julia Dejmal, Deceased...

Duty to Disclose in Real Estate Transactions: Analysis of Ollerman v. O'Rourke Company, Inc.

Date: Feb 8, 1980

Duty to Disclose in Real Estate Transactions: Analysis of Ollerman v. O'Rourke Company, Inc. Introduction Ollerman v. O'Rourke Company, Inc. is a pivotal case decided by the Supreme Court of...

Restricting Injunctions in Small Claims Actions for Zoning Violations: County of Columbia v. Bylewski

Date: Feb 8, 1980

Restricting Injunctions in Small Claims Actions for Zoning Violations: County of Columbia v. Bylewski Introduction The case of County of Columbia v. Bylewski, adjudicated by the Supreme Court of...