Wisconsin Case Commentaries

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...

Establishing Standards for Expert Testimony in Hospital Negligence Cases: CRAMER v. THEDA CLARK MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

Date: Dec 3, 1969

Establishing Standards for Expert Testimony in Hospital Negligence Cases: CRAMER v. THEDA CLARK MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Introduction CRAMER v. THEDA CLARK MEMORIAL HOSPITAL is a pivotal case decided by the...

Mandatory Compliance with Rule 11 for Guilty Plea Withdrawals: Insights from ERNST v. STATE

Date: Oct 1, 1969

Mandatory Compliance with Rule 11 for Guilty Plea Withdrawals: Insights from ERNST v. STATE Introduction ERNST v. STATE, 43 Wis. 2d 661 (1969), adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Wisconsin,...

Admissibility of Post-Offense Evidence to Establish Intent: State v. Hutnik

Date: Jun 29, 1968

Admissibility of Post-Offense Evidence to Establish Intent: State v. Hutnik Introduction State v. Hutnik is a landmark judgment delivered by the Supreme Court of Wisconsin on June 28, 1968. The case...

Establishing Criteria for Granting a New Trial in the Interest of Justice: Loomans v. Milwaukee Mutual Insurance Co.

Date: May 8, 1968

Establishing Criteria for Granting a New Trial in the Interest of Justice: Loomans v. Milwaukee Mutual Insurance Co. Introduction The case of Loomans and another v. Milwaukee Mutual Insurance Company...

Strict Liability in Products Liability Without Privity: Dippel v. Sciano Establishes New Precedent in Wisconsin

Date: Dec 30, 1967

Strict Liability in Products Liability Without Privity: Dippel v. Sciano Establishes New Precedent in Wisconsin Introduction Dippel v. Sciano and others, adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Wisconsin...

Establishing Ordinary Negligence Standard in Host-Guest Automobile Tort Cases: Heath v. Zellmer

Date: Jul 1, 1967

Establishing Ordinary Negligence Standard in Host-Guest Automobile Tort Cases: Heath v. Zellmer Introduction Heath and others v. Zellmer and another, Defendants and Respondents: Meyer and another,...

Effective Assistance of Counsel and the Withdrawal of Guilty Pleas: Insights from State v. Reppin

Date: Jun 7, 1967

Effective Assistance of Counsel and the Withdrawal of Guilty Pleas: Insights from State v. Reppin Introduction The case of State v. Reppin, decided by the Supreme Court of Wisconsin on June 6, 1967,...

Balancing Relevance and Prejudice in Admitting Prior-Crime Evidence: An Analysis of Whitty v. State

Date: Apr 12, 1967

Balancing Relevance and Prejudice in Admitting Prior-Crime Evidence: An Analysis of Whitty v. State Introduction Whitty v. State is a landmark case adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Wisconsin in...

Comparative Negligence and Seat Belt Usage in Multi-Party Accident Liability: Analysis of BENTZLER v. BRAUN

Date: Apr 12, 1967

Comparative Negligence and Seat Belt Usage in Multi-Party Accident Liability: Analysis of BENTZLER v. BRAUN Introduction The case of BENTZLER, Plaintiff and Respondent, v. BRAUN and others,...

Clarifying Material Misrepresentation in Insurance Applications: Southard v. Occidental Life Insurance Co.

Date: Jun 8, 1966

Clarifying Material Misrepresentation in Insurance Applications: Southard v. Occidental Life Insurance Co. Introduction SOUTHARD v. OCCIDENTAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF CALIFORNIA, 31 Wis. 2d 351...

Affirmation of Armed Robbery Convictions in LOCK v. STATE and LOWRY v. STATE

Date: May 14, 1966

Affirmation of Armed Robbery Convictions in LOCK v. STATE and LOWRY v. STATE Introduction The cases of Lock v. State and Lowry v. State (31 Wis. 2d 110), adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Wisconsin...

Establishing Reasonable Compensation for Court-Appointed Counsel: Insights from State v. DeKeyser

Date: Dec 1, 1965

Establishing Reasonable Compensation for Court-Appointed Counsel: Insights from State v. DeKeyser, 29 Wis. 2d 132 Introduction The case of State v. DeKeyser, decided by the Supreme Court of Wisconsin...

Sufficiency of Evidence and Credibility Determination in Criminal Bench Trials: Analysis of Gauthier v. State (1965)

Date: Oct 6, 1965

Sufficiency of Evidence and Credibility Determination in Criminal Bench Trials: Analysis of Gauthier v. State (1965) Introduction Gauthier v. State is a pivotal 1965 decision by the Supreme Court of...

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