Wisconsin Case Commentaries

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...

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,...