Wisconsin Case Commentaries

Reconciling Mendenhall and Hodari D.: The STATE v. YOUNG Decision and Its Implications for Seizure Analysis

Date: Jul 13, 2006

Reconciling Mendenhall and Hodari D.: The STATE v. YOUNG Decision and Its Implications for Seizure Analysis Introduction The case of State of Wisconsin v. Charles E. Young (294 Wis. 2d 1) represents...

Reaffirmation of Guilty-Plea-Waiver Rule in Double Jeopardy Challenges

Date: Jul 13, 2006

Reaffirmation of Guilty-Plea-Waiver Rule in Double Jeopardy Challenges Introduction In STATE of Wisconsin v. Rachel W. Kelty, the Supreme Court of Wisconsin revisited the interplay between guilty...

Wisconsin Supreme Court Reinforces Due Process in Termination of Parental Rights

Date: Jul 12, 2006

Wisconsin Supreme Court Reinforces Due Process in Termination of Parental Rights Introduction The case of In Re the Termination of Parental Rights to Max G. W. (2006) addresses the constitutional...

Affirmation on Ineffective Assistance of Counsel Claims Regarding Identification Evidence in STATE v. ROBERSON

Date: Jul 1, 2006

Affirmation on Ineffective Assistance of Counsel Claims Regarding Identification Evidence in STATE v. ROBERSON Introduction State of Wisconsin v. David J. Roberson is a pivotal case heard by the...

Revisiting Habitual Criminality Standards: Analysis of State v. Jamale A. Bonds

Date: Jul 1, 2006

Revisiting Habitual Criminality Standards: Analysis of State of Wisconsin v. Jamale A. Bonds Introduction The case of State of Wisconsin v. Jamale A. Bonds (292 Wis. 2d 344) adjudicated by the...

Priority Statutes Shield Construction Lenders from Subcontractor Claims: HOIDA, INC. v. MI MIDSTATE BANK

Date: Jun 14, 2006

Priority Statutes Shield Construction Lenders from Subcontractor Claims: HOIDA, INC. v. MI MIDSTATE BANK Introduction In the case of HOIDA, INC. v. MI MIDSTATE BANK and McDonald Title Company, Inc.,...

Actual Reliance Standard Established in Resentencing Motions: Insights from STATE v. TIEPELMAN

Date: Jun 10, 2006

Actual Reliance Standard Established in Resentencing Motions: Insights from STATE of Wisconsin v. Larry A. Tiepelman Introduction In the landmark case of STATE of Wisconsin v. Larry A. Tiepelman,...

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...

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