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res judicata doctrine in Wisconsin

35 Wisconsin opinions name it 2 courts 1929–2005 0 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Wisconsin courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (15)

CaseFollowedCited
Lawlor v. National Screen Service Corp.green
scotus · 1955 · cited in 6 Wisconsin opinions naming this issue, 1984–1993
2 sentences

1993In Michelle T., the Wisconsin Supreme Court accepted the definition of res judicata given by the United States Supreme Court in Lawlor : "[U]nder the doctrine of res judicata, a judgment 'on the merits' in a prior suit involving the same parties or their privies bars a second suit based on the same cause of action." Id. at 694 n.13, 495 N.W.2d at 333 n.13 (quoting Lawlor, 349 U.S. at 326 ).

1993In Michelle T., the Wisconsin Supreme Court accepted the definition of res judicata given by the United States Supreme Court in Lawlor : "[U]nder the doctrine of res judicata, a judgment `on the merits' in a prior suit involving the same parties or their privies bars a second suit based on the same cause of action." Id. at 694 n.13, 495 N.W2d at 333 n.13 (quoting Lawlor, 349 U.S. at 326 ).

56
Northern States Power Co. v. Bughergreen
wis · 1995 · cited in 4 Wisconsin opinions naming this issue, 1996–2005
2 sentences

2005Co., 113 Wis. 2d *529 306, 310, 334 N.W.2d 883 (1983) ("On review of a determination as to whether the doctrine of res judicata applies, we are presented with a question of law." (citation omitted)). 11 In Wisconsin, the "term claim preclusion replace[d] res judicata; the term issue preclusion replace[d] collateral estoppel." Sopha, 230 Wis. 2d at 232 n.25 (citing N. States Power Co. v. Bugher, 189 Wis. 2d 541, 550 , 525 N.W.2d 723 (1995)).

2005Co., 113 Wis. 2d *529 306, 310, 334 N.W.2d 883 (1983) ("On review of a determination as to whether the doctrine of res judicata applies, we are presented with a question of law." (citation omitted)). 11 In Wisconsin, the "term claim preclusion replace[d] res judicata; the term issue preclusion replace[d] collateral estoppel." Sopha, 230 Wis. 2d at 232 n.25 (citing N. States Power Co. v. Bugher, 189 Wis. 2d 541, 550 , 525 N.W.2d 723 (1995)).

34
Nunnemacher v. Tax Commissiongreen
wis · 1939 · cited in 2 Wisconsin opinions naming this issue, 1962–1968
2 sentences

1968See Will of Nunnemacher (1939), 230 Wis. 93 , 283 N. W. *19 326, and Rahr v. Wittmann (1911), 147 Wis. 195 , 132 N. W. 1107 .

1962See Will of Nunnemacher (1939), 230 Wis. 93 , 283 N. W. 326 , and Rahr v. Wittmann (1911), 147 Wis. 195 , 132 N. W. 1107 .

22
Rahr v. Wittmanngreen
wis · 1911 · cited in 2 Wisconsin opinions naming this issue, 1962–1968
2 sentences

1968See Will of Nunnemacher (1939), 230 Wis. 93 , 283 N. W. *19 326, and Rahr v. Wittmann (1911), 147 Wis. 195 , 132 N. W. 1107 .

1968See Will of Nunnemacher (1939), 230 Wis. 93 , 283 N. W. *19 326, and Rahr v. Wittmann (1911), 147 Wis. 195 , 132 N. W. 1107 .

22
Bliffert v. Bliffertgreen
wis · 1961 · cited in 3 Wisconsin opinions naming this issue, 1962–1976
2 sentences

1976Even in those cases where change of custody is sought after judgment, “the doctrine of res judicata is not to be applied to custody matters with the same strictness as to others.” Bliffert v. Bliffert, 14 Wis.2d 316, 323 , 111 N.W.2d 188, 192 (1961). 1 In custody matters the public interest in promoting the best interest of the child is always the dominant concern.

1976Even in those cases where change of custody is sought after judgment, “the doctrine of res judicata is not to be applied to custody matters with the same strictness as to others.” Bliffert v. Bliffert, 14 Wis.2d 316, 323 , 111 N.W.2d 188, 192 (1961). 1 In custody matters the public interest in promoting the best interest of the child is always the dominant concern.

13
City of Fond Du Lac v. Department of Natural Resourcesgreen
wis · 1970 · cited in 1 Wisconsin opinions naming this issue, 1994–1994
2 sentences

1994See, e.g., City of Fond du Lac v. Department of Natural Resources, 45 Wis. 2d 620, 625 , 173 N.W.2d 605 (1970) ("It has long been established in this jurisdiction that the doctrine of res judicata has no application to the proceeding of an administrative agency such as the [DNR]."); Board of Regents v. Wisconsin Personnel Commission, 103 Wis. 2d 545, 552 , 309 N.W.2d 366 (Ct. App. 1981) ("Wisconsin rejects the application of the doctrine of res judicata to the proceedings of an administrative agency.").

1994See, e.g., City of Fond du Lac v. Department of Natural Resources, 45 Wis. 2d 620, 625 , 173 N.W.2d 605 (1970) ("It has long been established in this jurisdiction that the doctrine of res judicata has no application to the proceeding of an administrative agency such as the [DNR]."); Board of Regents v. Wisconsin Personnel Commission, 103 Wis. 2d 545, 552 , 309 N.W.2d 366 (Ct. App. 1981) ("Wisconsin rejects the application of the doctrine of res judicata to the proceedings of an administrative agency.").

11
Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System v. Wisconsin Personnel Commissiongreen
wisctapp · 1981 · cited in 1 Wisconsin opinions naming this issue, 1994–1994
2 sentences

1994See, e.g., City of Fond du Lac v. Department of Natural Resources, 45 Wis. 2d 620, 625 , 173 N.W.2d 605 (1970) ("It has long been established in this jurisdiction that the doctrine of res judicata has no application to the proceeding of an administrative agency such as the [DNR]."); Board of Regents v. Wisconsin Personnel Commission, 103 Wis. 2d 545, 552 , 309 N.W.2d 366 (Ct. App. 1981) ("Wisconsin rejects the application of the doctrine of res judicata to the proceedings of an administrative agency.").

1994See, e.g., City of Fond du Lac v. Department of Natural Resources, 45 Wis. 2d 620, 625 , 173 N.W.2d 605 (1970) ("It has long been established in this jurisdiction that the doctrine of res judicata has no application to the proceeding of an administrative agency such as the [DNR]."); Board of Regents v. Wisconsin Personnel Commission, 103 Wis. 2d 545, 552 , 309 N.W.2d 366 (Ct. App. 1981) ("Wisconsin rejects the application of the doctrine of res judicata to the proceedings of an administrative agency.").

11
Bemis v. Chevron Research Co.green
scotus · 1979 · cited in 1 Wisconsin opinions naming this issue, 1994–1994
1 sentence

1994Id. at 1085.

11
Parks v. City of Madisongreen
wisctapp · 1992 · cited in 1 Wisconsin opinions naming this issue, 1993–1993
2 sentences

1993Leimert's holding, that under the doctrine of res judicata, for an initial action to bar a subsequent action, there must be an identity of parties or their privies and an identity of causes of action or claims, was recently affirmed in Parks v. City of Madison, 171 Wis. 2d 730, 734-35 , 492 N.W.2d 365, 368 (Ct. App. 1992).

1993Leimert's holding, that under the doctrine of res judicata, for an initial action to bar a subsequent action, there must be an identity of parties or their privies and an identity of causes of action or claims, was recently affirmed in Parks v. City of Madison, 171 Wis. 2d 730, 734-35 , 492 N.W.2d 365, 368 (Ct. App. 1992).

11
Landess v. Schmidtgreen
wisctapp · 1983 · cited in 1 Wisconsin opinions naming this issue, 1993–1993
2 sentences

1993Landess v. Schmidt, 115 Wis. 2d 186, 196-97 , 340 N.W.2d 213, 218 (Ct. App. 1983).

1993Landess v. Schmidt, 115 Wis. 2d 186, 196-97 , 340 N.W.2d 213, 218 (Ct. App. 1983).

11
Stuart v. Stuartgreen
wisctapp · 1987 · cited in 1 Wisconsin opinions naming this issue, 1992–1992
2 sentences

1992Stuart v. Stuart, 140 Wis. 2d 455, 460 , 410 N.W.2d 632, 635 (Ct. App. 1987), aff'd, 143 Wis. 2d 347 , 421 N.W.2d 505 (1988).

1992Stuart v. Stuart, 140 Wis. 2d 455, 460 , 410 N.W.2d 632, 635 (Ct. App. 1987), aff'd, 143 Wis. 2d 347 , 421 N.W.2d 505 (1988).

11
Jantzen v. Bakergreen
wisctapp · 1986 · cited in 1 Wisconsin opinions naming this issue, 1991–1991
2 sentences

1991We are also satisfied that there is an identity of parties between EMS-Wisconsin and EMS because they are in privity. " [T]he identity of parties requirement of res judicata is met where the two actions involve a closely-held corporation in one case [here, the arbitration proceedings] and its principal shareholder in the other [Manu-Tronics II]." Jantzen v. Baker, 131 Wis. 2d 507, 511 , 388 N.W.2d 660, 662 (Ct. App. 1986), and the principal shareholder actively participated in the first case.

1991We are also satisfied that there is an identity of parties between EMS-Wisconsin and EMS because they are in privity. " [T]he identity of parties requirement of res judicata is met where the two actions involve a closely-held corporation in one case [here, the arbitration proceedings] and its principal shareholder in the other [Manu-Tronics II]." Jantzen v. Baker, 131 Wis. 2d 507, 511 , 388 N.W.2d 660, 662 (Ct. App. 1986), and the principal shareholder actively participated in the first case.

11
Harper Plastics, Inc. v. Amoco Chemicals Corporationgreen
ca7 · 1981 · cited in 1 Wisconsin opinions naming this issue, 1985–1985
1 sentence

1985Harper Plastics, Inc. v. Amoco Chemicals Corp., 657 F.2d 939, 944-45 (7th Cir. 1981).

11
Thies v. MacDonaldgreen
wis · 1971 · cited in 1 Wisconsin opinions naming this issue, 1979–1979
2 sentences

1979She cites the court to Thies v. MacDonald, 51 Wis.2d 296, 301, 302 , 187 N.W.2d 186 (1971) which states: “Though the doctrine of res judicata is not applied in its usual strictness when the question involves custody or support because the interests of children are involved, King v. King, 25 Wis.2d 550 , 131 N.W.2d 357 (1964), policy still dictates that a decision made on a certain state of facts be given the effect of res judicata so long as that factual situation has not materially changed.

1979She cites the court to Thies v. MacDonald, 51 Wis.2d 296, 301, 302 , 187 N.W.2d 186 (1971) which states: “Though the doctrine of res judicata is not applied in its usual strictness when the question involves custody or support because the interests of children are involved, King v. King, 25 Wis.2d 550 , 131 N.W.2d 357 (1964), policy still dictates that a decision made on a certain state of facts be given the effect of res judicata so long as that factual situation has not materially changed.

11
State v. Donohuegreen
wis · 1960 · cited in 1 Wisconsin opinions naming this issue, 1967–1967
1 sentence

1967See State v. Donohue (1960), 11 Wis. (2d) 517, 523, 105 N. W. (2d) 844 .

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Wisconsin. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (23)

CaseCitedYears
DePratt v. West Bend Mutual Insurance green
wis · 1983
2 sentences

2005Co., 113 Wis. 2d *529 306, 310, 334 N.W.2d 883 (1983) ("On review of a determination as to whether the doctrine of res judicata applies, we are presented with a question of law." (citation omitted)). 11 In Wisconsin, the "term claim preclusion replace[d] res judicata; the term issue preclusion replace[d] collateral estoppel." Sopha, 230 Wis. 2d at 232 n.25 (citing N. States Power Co. v. Bugher, 189 Wis. 2d 541, 550 , 525 N.W.2d 723 (1995)).

1987Under the doctrine of res judicata, "a final judgment is conclusive in all subsequent actions between the same parties as to all matters which were litigated or which might have been litigated in the former proceedings.” DePratt, 113 Wis. 2d at 310 .

31987–2005
King v. King green
wis · 1964
2 sentences

1979She cites the court to Thies v. MacDonald, 51 Wis.2d 296, 301, 302 , 187 N.W.2d 186 (1971) which states: “Though the doctrine of res judicata is not applied in its usual strictness when the question involves custody or support because the interests of children are involved, King v. King, 25 Wis.2d 550 , 131 N.W.2d 357 (1964), policy still dictates that a decision made on a certain state of facts be given the effect of res judicata so long as that factual situation has not materially changed.

1979She cites the court to Thies v. MacDonald, 51 Wis.2d 296, 301, 302 , 187 N.W.2d 186 (1971) which states: “Though the doctrine of res judicata is not applied in its usual strictness when the question involves custody or support because the interests of children are involved, King v. King, 25 Wis.2d 550 , 131 N.W.2d 357 (1964), policy still dictates that a decision made on a certain state of facts be given the effect of res judicata so long as that factual situation has not materially changed.

31970–1979
Chandler v. Chandler green
wis · 1964
2 sentences

1971Miner v. Miner, supra; Bruun v. Bruun, supra. Though the doctrine of res judicata is not applied in its usual strictness when the question involves custody or *302 support because the interests of children are involved, King v. King (1964), 25 Wis. 2d 550 , 131 N. W. 2d 357 , policy still dictates that a decision made on a certain state of facts be given the effect of res judicata so long as that factual situation has not materially changed. 2 Chandler v. Chandler (1964), 25 Wis. 2d 587 , 131 N. W. 2d 336 .

1971Miner v. Miner, supra; Bruun v. Bruun, supra. Though the doctrine of res judicata is not applied in its usual strictness when the question involves custody or *302 support because the interests of children are involved, King v. King (1964), 25 Wis. 2d 550 , 131 N. W. 2d 357 , policy still dictates that a decision made on a certain state of facts be given the effect of res judicata so long as that factual situation has not materially changed. 2 Chandler v. Chandler (1964), 25 Wis. 2d 587 , 131 N. W. 2d 336 .

21971–1979
Sopha v. Owens-Corning Fiberglas Corp. green
wis · 1999
1 sentence

2005Co., 113 Wis. 2d *529 306, 310, 334 N.W.2d 883 (1983) ("On review of a determination as to whether the doctrine of res judicata applies, we are presented with a question of law." (citation omitted)). 11 In Wisconsin, the "term claim preclusion replace[d] res judicata; the term issue preclusion replace[d] collateral estoppel." Sopha, 230 Wis. 2d at 232 n.25 (citing N. States Power Co. v. Bugher, 189 Wis. 2d 541, 550 , 525 N.W.2d 723 (1995)).

12005–2005
Hammes v. First National Bank & Trust Co. green
wis · 1977
1 sentence

2005Id. at 359 .

12005–2005
Dennis Anderson v. Gilberto Romero and Arthur Douglas green
ca7 · 1995
1 sentence

1999Anderson, 72 F.3d at 525 . ¶ 44.

11999–1999
Klaus v. Vander Heyden green
wis · 1982
2 sentences

1994The judgment does not extend to issues which were not raised in the pleadings." Klaus v. Vander Heyden, 106 Wis. 2d 353, 359-60 , 316 N.W.2d 664 (1982) (citing 50 C.J.S.

1994The judgment does not extend to issues which were not raised in the pleadings." Klaus v. Vander Heyden, 106 Wis. 2d 353, 359-60 , 316 N.W.2d 664 (1982) (citing 50 C.J.S.

11994–1994
Michelle T. Ex Rel. Sumpter v. Crozier green
wis · 1993
2 sentences

1993In Michelle T., the Wisconsin Supreme Court accepted the definition of res judicata given by the United States Supreme Court in Lawlor : "[U]nder the doctrine of res judicata, a judgment 'on the merits' in a prior suit involving the same parties or their privies bars a second suit based on the same cause of action." Id. at 694 n.13, 495 N.W.2d at 333 n.13 (quoting Lawlor, 349 U.S. at 326 ).

1993In Michelle T., the Wisconsin Supreme Court accepted the definition of res judicata given by the United States Supreme Court in Lawlor : "[U]nder the doctrine of res judicata, a judgment 'on the merits' in a prior suit involving the same parties or their privies bars a second suit based on the same cause of action." Id. at 694 n.13, 495 N.W.2d at 333 n.13 (quoting Lawlor, 349 U.S. at 326 ).

11993–1993
Stuart v. Stuart green
wis · 1988
2 sentences

1992Stuart v. Stuart, 140 Wis. 2d 455, 460 , 410 N.W.2d 632, 635 (Ct. App. 1987), aff'd, 143 Wis. 2d 347 , 421 N.W.2d 505 (1988).

1992Stuart v. Stuart, 140 Wis. 2d 455, 460 , 410 N.W.2d 632, 635 (Ct. App. 1987), aff'd, 143 Wis. 2d 347 , 421 N.W.2d 505 (1988).

11992–1992
Desotelle v. Continental Casualty Co. green
wisctapp · 1986
2 sentences

1987Desotelle, 136 Wis. 2d at 21 , 400 N.W.2d at 527 .

1987Desotelle, 136 Wis. 2d at 21 , 400 N.W.2d at 527 .

11987–1987
Parklane Hosiery Co. v. Shore green
scotus · 1979
1 sentence

1983Under the doctrine of collateral estoppel, on the other hand, the second action is upon a different cause of action and the judgment in the prior suit precludes reliti-gation of issues actually litigated and necessary to the outcome of the first action. *62 Parklane Hosiery Co. v. Shore, 439 U.S. 322 , 326 n. 5 (1979).

11983–1983
Leimert v. McCann green
wis · 1977
2 sentences

1982Leimert v. McCann, 79 Wis. 2d 289, 294 , 255 N.W.2d 526 (1977).

1982Leimert v. McCann, 79 Wis. 2d 289, 294 , 255 N.W.2d 526 (1977).

11982–1982
Maguire v. Bolen neutral
wis · 1896
2 sentences

1972However, since the propriety of an attachment must be determined by the condition of things, at the time the writ was issued —Maguire v. Bolen (1896), 94 Wis. 48, 53 , 68 N. W. 408—the trial court’s finding that appellant was entitled to the benefit of the homestead exemption related only to November *150 14, 1969, and not to July 25, 1970.

1972However, since the propriety of an attachment must be determined by the condition of things, at the time the writ was issued —Maguire v. Bolen (1896), 94 Wis. 48, 53 , 68 N. W. 408—the trial court’s finding that appellant was entitled to the benefit of the homestead exemption related only to November *150 14, 1969, and not to July 25, 1970.

11972–1972
Miller v. Miller green
wis · 1962
1 sentence

1964Zillmer v. Zillmer (1960), 8 Wis. (2d) 657, 100 N. W. (2d) 564 , 101 N. W. (2d) 703 ; *554 Bliffert v. Bliffert (1961), 14 Wis. (2d) 316, 111 N. W. (2d) 188 ; Miller v. Miller (1962), 15 Wis. (2d) 583, 113 N. W. (2d) 403 .

11964–1964
Hamachek v. Hamachek green
wis · 1955
2 sentences

1961By the Court. — Order affirmed. 1 Brown v. Brown (1960), 9 Wis. (2d) 322, 327, 101 N. W. (2d) 48 . 2 Jensen v. Jensen (1919), 168 Wis. 502, 505 , 170 N. W. 735 . 3 Templeton v. Templeton (1948), 254 Wis. 92 , 35 N. W. (2d) 223 . 4 Sec. 247.24, Stats.; Zillmer v. Zillmer (1960), 8 Wis. (2d) 657, 100 N. W. (2d) 564 , 101 N. W. (2d) 703 . 5 Hamachek v. Hamachek (1955), 270 Wis. 194, 202 , 70 N. W. (2d) 595 . 6 2 Nelson, Divorce and Annulment (2d ed.), p. 251, sec. 15.47.

1961By the Court. — Order affirmed. 1 Brown v. Brown (1960), 9 Wis. (2d) 322, 327, 101 N. W. (2d) 48 . 2 Jensen v. Jensen (1919), 168 Wis. 502, 505 , 170 N. W. 735 . 3 Templeton v. Templeton (1948), 254 Wis. 92 , 35 N. W. (2d) 223 . 4 Sec. 247.24, Stats.; Zillmer v. Zillmer (1960), 8 Wis. (2d) 657, 100 N. W. (2d) 564 , 101 N. W. (2d) 703 . 5 Hamachek v. Hamachek (1955), 270 Wis. 194, 202 , 70 N. W. (2d) 595 . 6 2 Nelson, Divorce and Annulment (2d ed.), p. 251, sec. 15.47.

11961–1961
Templeton v. Templeton neutral
wis · 1948
11961–1961
Brown v. Brown neutral
wis · 1960
11961–1961
Jensen v. Jensen green
wis · 1919
11961–1961
Bentson Administrator v. Brown green
wis · 1926
11960–1960
Willey v. Lewis neutral
wis · 1902
11943–1943
Keystone Lumber Co. v. Kolman neutral
wis · 1899
11929–1929
Leasia v. Penokee Lumber Co. neutral
wis · 1899
11929–1929
Hill v. American Surety Co. neutral
wis · 1902
11929–1929

Statutes the citing opinions construe

WI § Wis. Stat. § 802.08 (5) WI § Wis. Stat. § 822.01 (4) WI § Wis. Stat. § 822.02 (4) WI § Wis. Stat. § 822.03 (4) USC § 42u.s.c.1983 (3)

Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.

Where else courts name it

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