Wisconsin Case Commentaries

Unconscionable Arbitration Provisions in Consumer Lending: Analysis of Wisconsin Auto Title Loans, Inc. v. Kenneth M. Jones

Date: May 26, 2006

Unconscionable Arbitration Provisions in Consumer Lending: Analysis of Wisconsin Auto Title Loans, Inc. v. Kenneth M. Jones Introduction In the case of Wisconsin Auto Title Loans, Inc. v. Kenneth M....

Enforceability of Oral Contract Modifications under UCC Exceptions: Insights from Royster-Clark v. Olsen's Mill

Date: May 19, 2006

Enforceability of Oral Contract Modifications under UCC Exceptions: Insights from Royster-Clark, Inc. v. Olsen's Mill, Inc. Introduction The case of Royster-Clark, Inc. v. Olsen's Mill, Inc. (290...

Invalidation of Unequal 'Other Insurance' Clauses under Wis. Stat. § 632.32: Progressive Northern Insurance Co. v. Hall

Date: Feb 8, 2006

Invalidation of Unequal 'Other Insurance' Clauses under Wis. Stat. § 632.32: Progressive Northern Insurance Co. v. Hall Introduction The case of Progressive Northern Insurance Company v. Edward Hall...

Exclusion of Physical Evidence Obtained from Intentional Miranda Violations under Wisconsin Constitution

Date: Jul 15, 2005

Exclusion of Physical Evidence Obtained from Intentional Miranda Violations under Wisconsin Constitution Introduction In the landmark decision of STATE of Wisconsin v. Matthew J. Knapp, 285 Wis. 2d...

Strict Necessity and Non-Suggestiveness Standards Adopted for Showup Identifications in STATE v. Dubose

Date: Jul 15, 2005

Strict Necessity and Non-Suggestiveness Standards Adopted for Showup Identifications in STATE of Wisconsin v. Dubose Introduction In STATE of Wisconsin v. Dubose, 2005 WI 126, the Supreme Court of...

Wisconsin Supreme Court Sets New Standards for Postconviction Relief Hearings

Date: Jul 13, 2005

Wisconsin Supreme Court Sets New Standards for Postconviction Relief Hearings Introduction In the case of State of Wisconsin v. Lisimba L. Love, decided on July 12, 2005, the Supreme Court of...

DNA Exclusion and Affirmative Proof: Wisconsin's State v. Ralph Armstrong Sets New Precedent

Date: Jul 13, 2005

DNA Exclusion and Affirmative Proof: Wisconsin's State v. Ralph Armstrong Sets New Precedent Introduction State of Wisconsin, Plaintiff-Respondent, v. Ralph D. Armstrong,...

Kellogg Enterprises Duty to Disclose and Fraud Exception to Economic Loss Doctrine

Date: Jul 9, 2005

Kellogg Enterprises Duty to Disclose and Fraud Exception to Economic Loss Doctrine Introduction In KALOTI ENTERPRISES, INC. v. KELLOGG SALES COMPANY and Geraci Associates, Inc., the Supreme Court of...

Wisconsin Electric Corporation v. Clean Wisconsin: Affirming PSC's Authority in Power Plant Certification

Date: Jun 29, 2005

Wisconsin Electric Corporation v. Clean Wisconsin: Affirming PSC's Authority in Power Plant Certification Introduction In the landmark case Wisconsin Electric Corporation p/k/a Wisconsin...

Supreme Court of Wisconsin Clarifies Standards for Relief from Judgment Under Wis. Stat §806.07(1)(h) Concerning UIM Reducing Clauses

Date: Jun 23, 2005

Supreme Court of Wisconsin Clarifies Standards for Relief from Judgment Under Wis. Stat §806.07(1)(h) Concerning UIM Reducing Clauses Introduction In the landmark case Dawn Sukala and John Sukala v....

Discretionary Remand in Postconviction Relief: STATE v. MALONEY Sets New Standards

Date: Jun 11, 2005

Discretionary Remand in Postconviction Relief: STATE v. MALONEY Sets New Standards Introduction State v. John R. Maloney is a pivotal decision by the Supreme Court of Wisconsin that addresses the...

Refining Issue and Claim Preclusion in Malpractice Litigation: Insights from Patricia Mrozek and Plover Motel, Inc. v. Mallery Zimmerman S.C.

Date: Jun 10, 2005

Refining Issue and Claim Preclusion in Malpractice Litigation: Insights from Patricia Mrozek and Plover Motel, Inc. v. Mallery Zimmerman S.C. Introduction In the landmark case Patricia Mrozek and...

Independent Probable Cause Validates Searches Incident to Arrest for Different Offenses: STATE v. SYKES

Date: Apr 23, 2005

Independent Probable Cause Validates Searches Incident to Arrest for Different Offenses: STATE v. SYKES Introduction In the landmark case of STATE of Wisconsin v. Michael D. Sykes, the Supreme Court...

Wisconsin Supreme Court Establishes Narrow Exception to Claim Preclusion in Boundary Line Declaratory Judgments

Date: Apr 15, 2005

Wisconsin Supreme Court Establishes Narrow Exception to Claim Preclusion in Boundary Line Declaratory Judgments Introduction In KRUCKENBERG v. HARVEY, 279 Wis. 2d 520 (2005), the Supreme Court of...

Recognition of Direct and Derivative Emotional Distress Claims in Medical Malpractice: Pierce v. Physicians Insurance Company of Wisconsin

Date: Feb 18, 2005

Recognition of Direct and Derivative Emotional Distress Claims in Medical Malpractice: Pierce v. Physicians Insurance Company of Wisconsin Introduction The case of Bonnie Pierce v. Physicians...

Economic Loss Doctrine Not Applicable to Service Contracts: INSURANCE COMPANY OF NORTH AMERICA v. Cease Electric Inc.

Date: Nov 10, 2004

Economic Loss Doctrine Not Applicable to Service Contracts: INSURANCE COMPANY OF NORTH AMERICA v. Cease Electric Inc. Introduction The case of INSURANCE COMPANY OF NORTH AMERICA, Plaintiff...

Adoption of Lodestar Method for Determining Reasonable Attorney Fees in Wisconsin Consumer Protection Litigation – KOLUPAR v. WILDE PONTIAC CADILLAC

Date: Jul 14, 2004

Adoption of Lodestar Method for Determining Reasonable Attorney Fees in Wisconsin Consumer Protection Litigation – KOLUPAR v. WILDE PONTIAC CADILLAC Introduction In the landmark case Tammy KOLUPAR v....

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