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disputed claim in Wisconsin

22 Wisconsin opinions name it 2 courts 1884–2020 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 (5)

CaseFollowedCited
Kane v. City of Fond du Lacgreen
wis · 1876 · cited in 4 Wisconsin opinions naming this issue, 1889–1993
2 sentences

1993Quoting older cases, notably Kane v. Fond du Lac, 40 Wis. 495, 499 (1876), the Frank Lloyd Wright court recognized that municipalities "may, unless restricted by its charger, lawfully submit a disputed claim against it to arbitration . ..." 20 Wis. 2d at 374 , 122 N.W.2d at 416 .

1963In Kane v. Fond du Lac (1876), 40 Wis. 495 , this court held, at page 499: *374 “That a municipal corporation may, unless restricted by its charter, lawfully submit a disputed claim against it to arbitration, and that the common council of the defendant city had ample power to do so in the present case, we cannot doubt.” In Joyce v. Sauk County (1931), 206 Wis. 202 , 239 N. W. 439 , the court stated, at page 209: “The general rule is that a city, county, town, or other municipal or quasi-municipal corporation may submit to arbitration any claims asserted by or against it. . . .

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Hoffman v. Ralston Purina Co.green
wis · 1979 · cited in 3 Wisconsin opinions naming this issue, 1980–2020
2 sentences

2020Hoffman v. Ralston Purina Co., 86 Wis. 2d 445, 453 , 273 N.W.2d 214 (1979).

2020Hoffman v. Ralston Purina Co., 86 Wis. 2d 445, 453 , 273 N.W.2d 214 (1979).

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State v. Waltersgreen
wisctapp · 1999 · cited in 2 Wisconsin opinions naming this issue, 2006–2020
2 sentences

2020Stated otherwise, in a civil action, accord and satisfaction "bars further liability when an offer of performance in exchange for full satisfaction of a disputed claim is accepted and the promised performance occurs." Id.

2006Accord and satisfaction "bars further liability when an offer of performance in exchange for full satisfaction of a disputed claim is accepted and the promised performance occurs." State v. Walters, 224 Wis.2d 897, 904 , 591 N.W.2d 874 (Ct.App.1999). [10] The settlement agreement in Olson was much narrower than that agreed to by Huml and Vlazny.

12
Singler v. Zurich American Insurancegreen
wisctapp · 2014 · cited in 1 Wisconsin opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
2 sentences

2014Co., 2014 WI App 108, ¶¶ 19-20 , 357 Wis. 2d 604, 615, 616 , 855 N.W.2d 707, 712, 713 . 5 Singler explains: Here, Zurich failed to pay a contractual settlement of an insurance claim within thirty days. [Robert C.] Singler cites no authority for the proposition that § 628.46 can apply when an insurer fails to pay an amount required by a settlement agreement resolving a disputed claim, and we are not aware of any case applying the statute under those circumstances.

2014Co., 2014 WI App 108, ¶¶ 19-20 , 357 Wis. 2d 604, 615, 616 , 855 N.W.2d 707, 712, 713 . 5 Singler explains: Here, Zurich failed to pay a contractual settlement of an insurance claim within thirty days. [Robert C.] Singler cites no authority for the proposition that § 628.46 can apply when an insurer fails to pay an amount required by a settlement agreement resolving a disputed claim, and we are not aware of any case applying the statute under those circumstances.

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Van Sistine v. Tollardgreen
wisctapp · 1980 · cited in 1 Wisconsin opinions naming this issue, 1994–1994
2 sentences

1994In simplest terms, an accord and satisfaction is "a contract to discharge a disputed claim and constitutes a defense to an action to enforce the claim." Van Sistine v. Tollard, 95 Wis. 2d 678, 681 , 291 N.W.2d 636, 638 (Ct. App. 1980); see also § 802.02(3), Stats, (accord and satisfaction is an affirmative defense to be pled in the answer to the complaint).

1994In simplest terms, an accord and satisfaction is "a contract to discharge a disputed claim and constitutes a defense to an action to enforce the claim." Van Sistine v. Tollard, 95 Wis. 2d 678, 681 , 291 N.W.2d 636, 638 (Ct. App. 1980); see also § 802.02(3), Stats, (accord and satisfaction is an affirmative defense to be pled in the answer to the complaint).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (21)

CaseCitedYears
Kontowicz v. American Standard Insurance Co. of Wisconsin green
wis · 2006
2 sentences

2014Further, while liability is undisputed in this case, we do not agree with Singler that his damages were in a "sum certain amount." See Kontowicz, 290 Wis. 2d 302, ¶ 48 .

2014Further, while liability is undisputed in this case, we do not agree with Singler that his damages were in a "sum certain amount." See Kontowicz, [ 2006 WI 48, ¶ 48 ,] 290 Wis. 2d [at 328, 714 N.W.2d at 117 ].

22014–2014
State v. Pettit green
wisctapp · 1992
1 sentence

2019Pettit, 171 Wis. 2d at 646-47 . 10 No. 2017AP798-CR informed the jury of factual evidence presented at trial, and therefore we find nothing wrong with counsel’s decision not to object. ¶22 The other disputed instruction involved the recitation of the elements of WIS.

12019–2019
State Ex Rel. Dressler v. Circuit Court for Racine County green
wisctapp · 1991
1 sentence

2011Dressier, 163 Wis. 2d at 630 .

12011–2011
Onalaska Electrical Heating, Inc. v. Schaller green
wis · 1980
1 sentence

2007Id. at 500 .

12007–2007
Olson v. Kaprelian green
wisctapp · 1996
2 sentences

2006It provided: "That the Complaint of Kaprelian, and each of the causes of action contained therein, whether pleaded or not, may be dismissed upon the merits, with prejudice, without costs and without further notice." Olson v. Kaprelian, 202 Wis.2d 377, 380 , 550 N.W.2d 712 (Ct.App.1996). [11] A restitution order is limited to special damages.

2006It provided: "That the Complaint of Kaprelian, and each of the causes of action contained therein, whether pleaded or not, may be dismissed upon the merits, with prejudice, without costs and without further notice." Olson v. Kaprelian, 202 Wis.2d 377, 380 , 550 N.W.2d 712 (Ct.App.1996). [11] A restitution order is limited to special damages.

12006–2006
Johnson v. Johnson green
wisctapp · 1993
1 sentence

2004Given the public interest in setting a limitation on bringing lawsuits, Johnson, 179 Wis. 2d at 582 , we decline to elevate such loose, uncertain and tentative "agreéments to possibly agree" to the level of the formal agreement contemplated by § 631.83(5). ¶ 34.

12004–2004
Erickson Ex Rel. Wightman v. Gundersen green
wisctapp · 1994
2 sentences

1996Id. at 116-17 , 515 N.W.2d at 298 .

1996Id. at 116-17 , 515 N.W.2d at 298 .

11996–1996
City of Madison v. Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation green
wis · 1963
2 sentences

1993Quoting older cases, notably Kane v. Fond du Lac, 40 Wis. 495, 499 (1876), the Frank Lloyd Wright court recognized that municipalities "may, unless restricted by its charger, lawfully submit a disputed claim against it to arbitration . ..." 20 Wis. 2d at 374 , 122 N.W.2d at 416 .

1993Quoting older cases, notably Kane v. Fond du Lac, 40 Wis. 495, 499 (1876), the Frank Lloyd Wright court recognized that municipalities "may, unless restricted by its charger, lawfully submit a disputed claim against it to arbitration . ..." 20 Wis. 2d at 374 , 122 N.W.2d at 416 .

11993–1993
Flambeau Products Corp. v. Honeywell Information Systems, Inc. green
wis · 1984
2 sentences

1991Id. at 113 , 341 N.W.2d at 664 .

1991The debtor's mere refusal to pay the full claim does not make it a disputed claim." Id. at 113, 341 N.W.2d at 664 .

11991–1991
O'Leary v. Hannaford neutral
wis · 1950
2 sentences

1984Honeywell claims that since there was no consideration for settlement of the $14,000 disputed portion of the claim, there was no discharge of this disputed portion. *116 Honeywell relies on three cases to support its position: Karp v. Coolview of Wisconsin, Inc., 25 Wis. 2d 299 , 130 N.W.2d 790 (1964); O'Leary v. Hannaford, 258 Wis. 146 , 44 N.W.2d 908 (1950); Kendall v. Sump, 204 Wis. 514 , 235 N.W. 544 (1931).

1984Honeywell claims that since there was no consideration for settlement of the $14,000 disputed portion of the claim, there was no discharge of this disputed portion. *116 Honeywell relies on three cases to support its position: Karp v. Coolview of Wisconsin, Inc., 25 Wis. 2d 299 , 130 N.W.2d 790 (1964); O'Leary v. Hannaford, 258 Wis. 146 , 44 N.W.2d 908 (1950); Kendall v. Sump, 204 Wis. 514 , 235 N.W. 544 (1931).

11984–1984
Karp v. Coolview of Wisconsin, Inc. green
wis · 1964
2 sentences

1984Honeywell claims that since there was no consideration for settlement of the $14,000 disputed portion of the claim, there was no discharge of this disputed portion. *116 Honeywell relies on three cases to support its position: Karp v. Coolview of Wisconsin, Inc., 25 Wis. 2d 299 , 130 N.W.2d 790 (1964); O'Leary v. Hannaford, 258 Wis. 146 , 44 N.W.2d 908 (1950); Kendall v. Sump, 204 Wis. 514 , 235 N.W. 544 (1931).

1984Honeywell claims that since there was no consideration for settlement of the $14,000 disputed portion of the claim, there was no discharge of this disputed portion. *116 Honeywell relies on three cases to support its position: Karp v. Coolview of Wisconsin, Inc., 25 Wis. 2d 299 , 130 N.W.2d 790 (1964); O'Leary v. Hannaford, 258 Wis. 146 , 44 N.W.2d 908 (1950); Kendall v. Sump, 204 Wis. 514 , 235 N.W. 544 (1931).

11984–1984
Anderson v. Continental Insurance green
wis · 1978
2 sentences

1984Co., 85 Wis. 2d 675, 691 , 271 N.W.2d 368 (1978).

1984Co., 85 Wis. 2d 675, 691 , 271 N.W.2d 368 (1978).

11984–1984
Kendall v. Sump green
wis · 1931
2 sentences

1984Honeywell claims that since there was no consideration for settlement of the $14,000 disputed portion of the claim, there was no discharge of this disputed portion. *116 Honeywell relies on three cases to support its position: Karp v. Coolview of Wisconsin, Inc., 25 Wis. 2d 299 , 130 N.W.2d 790 (1964); O'Leary v. Hannaford, 258 Wis. 146 , 44 N.W.2d 908 (1950); Kendall v. Sump, 204 Wis. 514 , 235 N.W. 544 (1931).

1984Honeywell claims that since there was no consideration for settlement of the $14,000 disputed portion of the claim, there was no discharge of this disputed portion. *116 Honeywell relies on three cases to support its position: Karp v. Coolview of Wisconsin, Inc., 25 Wis. 2d 299 , 130 N.W.2d 790 (1964); O'Leary v. Hannaford, 258 Wis. 146 , 44 N.W.2d 908 (1950); Kendall v. Sump, 204 Wis. 514 , 235 N.W. 544 (1931).

11984–1984
Folsom v. Barrett green
· 1902
2 sentences

1972While there is dicta in Folsom v. Barrett (1902), 180 Mass. 439 , 62 N. E. 723 , cited by Power Transmission to the effect a lien may be lost by a demand of the lien-holder for an amount in excess of that due, that case does not state the general rule or the rule in this state. 51 Am.

1972While there is dicta in Folsom v. Barrett (1902), 180 Mass. 439 , 62 N. E. 723 , cited by Power Transmission to the effect a lien may be lost by a demand of the lien-holder for an amount in excess of that due, that case does not state the general rule or the rule in this state. 51 Am.

11972–1972
Lower Baraboo River Drainage District v. Schirmer green
wis · 1929
2 sentences

1963The cases usually base this right upon the right of the municipal corporations to contract and the right to maintain and defend suits.” This same ruling was earlier adopted in In re Lower Baraboo River Drainage District (1929), 199 Wis. 230 , 225 N. W. 331 , the court holding, at page 240: “Arbitration should therefore be encouraged rather than discouraged.” 4 The city asserts that arbitration is permitted only as to present disputes, and paragraph 11 contemplates “future disputes.” The city argues extensively that under municipal corporation law, one governing body cannot tie the hands of the

1963The cases usually base this right upon the right of the municipal corporations to contract and the right to maintain and defend suits.” This same ruling was earlier adopted in In re Lower Baraboo River Drainage District (1929), 199 Wis. 230 , 225 N. W. 331 , the court holding, at page 240: “Arbitration should therefore be encouraged rather than discouraged.” 4 The city asserts that arbitration is permitted only as to present disputes, and paragraph 11 contemplates “future disputes.” The city argues extensively that under municipal corporation law, one governing body cannot tie the hands of the

11963–1963
Joyce v. Sauk County neutral
wis · 1931
2 sentences

1963In Kane v. Fond du Lac (1876), 40 Wis. 495 , this court held, at page 499: *374 “That a municipal corporation may, unless restricted by its charter, lawfully submit a disputed claim against it to arbitration, and that the common council of the defendant city had ample power to do so in the present case, we cannot doubt.” In Joyce v. Sauk County (1931), 206 Wis. 202 , 239 N. W. 439 , the court stated, at page 209: “The general rule is that a city, county, town, or other municipal or quasi-municipal corporation may submit to arbitration any claims asserted by or against it. . . .

1963In Kane v. Fond du Lac (1876), 40 Wis. 495 , this court held, at page 499: *374 “That a municipal corporation may, unless restricted by its charter, lawfully submit a disputed claim against it to arbitration, and that the common council of the defendant city had ample power to do so in the present case, we cannot doubt.” In Joyce v. Sauk County (1931), 206 Wis. 202 , 239 N. W. 439 , the court stated, at page 209: “The general rule is that a city, county, town, or other municipal or quasi-municipal corporation may submit to arbitration any claims asserted by or against it. . . .

11963–1963
Holbeck v. Southside Malleable Casting Co. neutral
wis · 1936
2 sentences

1959In Holbeck v. Southside Malleable Casting Co. (1936), 220 Wis. 399 , 264 N. W. 834 , the giving and acceptance of a note in compromise and settlement of a disputed claim constituted accord and satisfaction.

1959In Holbeck v. Southside Malleable Casting Co. (1936), 220 Wis. 399 , 264 N. W. 834 , the giving and acceptance of a note in compromise and settlement of a disputed claim constituted accord and satisfaction.

11959–1959
Lange v. Darling & Co. neutral
wis · 1940
2 sentences

1959In Lange v. Darling & Co. (1940), 233 Wis. 520, 524 , 290 N. W. 188 , there was a dispute as to whether an obligation to pay a bonus was dependent upon fulfilment of a condition.

1959In Lange v. Darling & Co. (1940), 233 Wis. 520, 524 , 290 N. W. 188 , there was a dispute as to whether an obligation to pay a bonus was dependent upon fulfilment of a condition.

11959–1959
Gage & Spencer v. Road Improvement District No. 3 neutral
ark · 1923
2 sentences

1929Gage & Spencer v. Road Improvement Dist. 159 Ark. 642 , 252 S. W. 922 .

1929Gage & Spencer v. Road Improvement Dist. 159 Ark. 642 , 252 S. W. 922 .

11929–1929
Brady v. Mayor of Brooklyn green
nysupct · 1847
1 sentence

1929This power is based on the right to contract and the right to maintain and defend suits.” In Kane v. Fond du Lac, 40 Wis. 495 , it is said: “That a municipal corporation may, unless restricted by its charter, lawfully submit a disputed claim against it to arbitration, and that the common council of the defendant city had ample power to do so in the present case, we cannot doubt.” In Brady v. Brooklyn, 1 Barb. 584 , it is said: “Where there is a capacity to contract, with a liability to pay, there is generally a power to arbitrate.” This power is also possessed by an incorporated road district.

11929–1929
Latham v. Hartford neutral
· 1882
1 sentence

1884“An -offer with the understanding that it shall be accepted for the whole claim or the disputed claim, is not a good tender in law.” Latham v. Hartford, 27 Kan., 249 .

11884–1884

Statutes the citing opinions construe

WI § Wis. Stat. § 802.08 (3) WI § Wis. Stat. § 973.20 (3)

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