22 Wisconsin opinions name it 2 courts 1973–2023 1 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.
| Case | Followed | Cited |
|---|---|---|
Harrington v. Californiared2 sentences1987See Harrington v. California, 395 U.S. 250 , 89 Sup. Ct. 1726, 23 L. 1987In arriving at this formulation of the test, the Wold court relied on three United States Supreme Court cases: Fahy v. Connecticut, 375 U.S. 85 (1963); Chapman v. California, 386 U.S. 18 (1967); and, Harrington v. California, 395 U.S. 250 (1969). | 9 | 9 |
Wold v. Stategreen2 sentences2002Gavigan in turn had quoted Wold, 57 Wis. 2d at 356 , as follows: The test of harmless error is not whether some harm has resulted, but, rather, whether the appellate court in its independent determination can conclude there is sufficient evidence, other than and uninfluenced by the inadmissible evidence, which would convict the defendant beyond a reasonable doubt. 2002Gavigan in turn had quoted Wold, 57 Wis. 2d at 356 , as follows: The test of harmless error is not whether some harm has resulted, but, rather, whether the appellate court in its independent determination can conclude there is sufficient evidence, other than and uninfluenced by the *355 inadmissible evidence, which would convict the defendant beyond a reasonable doubt. | 3 | 18 |
State v. Gavigangreen2 sentences1987Claiming that the majority misapplied the Wold test, Justice Heffernan stated: "[t]his court in Wold clearly applied the test of harmless error in respect to its effect upon a jury and did not confine its scrutiny solely to the effect that the untainted evidence would have as regarded solely from the viewpoint of an appellate court." 111 Wis. 2d at 174, n. 2 . 1987Claiming that the majority misapplied the Wold test, Justice Heffernan stated: "[t]his court in Wold clearly applied the test of harmless error in respect to its effect upon a jury and did not confine its scrutiny solely to the effect that the untainted evidence would have as regarded solely from the viewpoint of an appellate court.” 111 Wis. 2d at 174, n. 2 . | 1 | 2 |
Novitzke v. Stategreen2 sentences1980The test for harmless error of nonconstitutional dimensions was recently stated in Novitzke v. State, 92 Wis.2d 302, 308 , 284 N.W.2d 904, 907-08 (1979), quoting Wold v. State, 57 Wis.2d 344, 356 , 204 N.W.2d 482, 490 (1973) : “The test of harmless error is not whether some harm has resulted, but, rather, whether the appellate court in its independent determination can conclude there is sufficient evidence, other than and uninfluenced by the inadmissible evidence, which would convict the defendant beyond a reasonable doubt. 1980The test for harmless error of nonconstitutional dimensions was recently stated in Novitzke v. State, 92 Wis.2d 302, 308 , 284 N.W.2d 904, 907-08 (1979), quoting Wold v. State, 57 Wis.2d 344, 356 , 204 N.W.2d 482, 490 (1973) : “The test of harmless error is not whether some harm has resulted, but, rather, whether the appellate court in its independent determination can conclude there is sufficient evidence, other than and uninfluenced by the inadmissible evidence, which would convict the defendant beyond a reasonable doubt. | 1 | 2 |
Hart v. Stategreen2 sentences1980This test is based on reasonable probabilities." (Citation omitted.) The test has also been formulated in these terms: "Errors committed at trial should not overturn the conviction *372 unless it appears the result might probably have been more favorable to the party complaining had the error not occurred." Hart v. State, 75 Wis.2d 371, 394 , 249 N.W.2d 810, 820 (1977). 1980This test is based on reasonable probabilities.” (Citation omitted.) The test has also been formulated in these terms: “Errors committed at trial should not overturn the convic tion unless it appears the result might probably have been more favorable to the party complaining had the error not occurred.” Hart v. State, 75 Wis.2d 871 , 394, 249 N.W.2d 810, 820 (1977). | 1 | 1 |
| Case | Negative | Cited |
|---|---|---|
| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Wisconsin. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
| Case | Cited | Years |
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Chapman v. California
red
2 sentences1974“The test of harmless error is not whether some harm has resulted, but, rather, whether the appellate court in its independent determination can conclude there is sufficient evidence, other than and uninfluenced by the inadmissible evidence, which would convict the defendant beyond a reasonable doubt.” Wold v. State (1973), 57 Wis. 2d 344, 356 , 204 N. W. 2d 482 . *767 The defendant argues that this test is incomplete under Chapman v. California (1967), 386 U. S. 18 , 87 Sup. Ct. 824, 17 L. 1974“The test of harmless error is not whether some harm has resulted, but, rather, whether the appellate court in its independent determination can conclude there is sufficient evidence, other than and uninfluenced by the inadmissible evidence, which would convict the defendant beyond a reasonable doubt.” Wold v. State (1973), 57 Wis. 2d 344, 356 , 204 N. W. 2d 482 . *767 The defendant argues that this test is incomplete under Chapman v. California (1967), 386 U. S. 18 , 87 Sup. Ct. 824, 17 L. | 2 | 1974–1987 |
State v. Dyess
green
2 sentences2023If it did, reversal and a new trial must result.” State v. Dyess, 124 Wis. 2d 525, 543 , 370 N.W.2d 222 (1985). 2023If it did, reversal and a new trial must result.” State v. Dyess, 124 Wis. 2d 525, 543 , 370 N.W.2d 222 (1985). | 1 | 2023–2023 |
Fahy v. Connecticut
green
2 sentences1987In arriving at this formulation of the test, the Wold court relied on three United States Supreme Court cases: Fahy v. Connecticut, 375 U.S. 85 (1963); Chapman v. California, 386 U.S. 18 (1967); and, Harrington v. California, 395 U.S. 250 (1969). 1987In arriving at this formulation of the test, the Wold court relied on three United States Supreme Court cases: Fahy v. Connecticut, 375 U.S. 85 (1963); Chapman v. California, 386 U.S. 18 (1967); and, Harrington v. California, 395 U.S. 250 (1969). | 1 | 1987–1987 |
Kelly v. State
green
2 sentences1985Now, the court is focusing as the same author did in Kelly v. State, 75 Wis. 2d 303, 321 , 249 N.W.2d 800 (1977) (concurring opinion) as follows: “The Wold rule gives no recourse against errors which may well have a substantial impact upon the jury’s finding of guilt.” Supposedly now the focus is on the error, not on the other evidence of guilt. 1985Now, the court is focusing as the same author did in Kelly v. State, 75 Wis. 2d 303, 321 , 249 N.W.2d 800 (1977) (concurring opinion) as follows: “The Wold rule gives no recourse against errors which may well have a substantial impact upon the jury’s finding of guilt.” Supposedly now the focus is on the error, not on the other evidence of guilt. | 1 | 1985–1985 |
State v. Cartagena
green
2 sentences1985State v. Cartagena, 99 Wis. 2d 657, 671 , 299 N.W.2d 872 (1981); Barrera v. State, 99 Wis. 2d 269, 295 , 298 N.W.2d 820 (1980); Pohl v. State, 96 Wis. 2d 290, 312 , 291 N.W.2d 554 (1980); and Novitzke v. State, 92 Wis. 2d 302, 308 , 284 N.W.2d 904 (1979), were all non-constitutional error cases in which this court concluded that the proper test was whether there was a reasonable possibility that the error con tributed to the conviction. 1985State v. Cartagena, 99 Wis. 2d 657, 671 , 299 N.W.2d 872 (1981); Barrera v. State, 99 Wis. 2d 269, 295 , 298 N.W.2d 820 (1980); Pohl v. State, 96 Wis. 2d 290, 312 , 291 N.W.2d 554 (1980); and Novitzke v. State, 92 Wis. 2d 302, 308 , 284 N.W.2d 904 (1979), were all non-constitutional error cases in which this court concluded that the proper test was whether there was a reasonable possibility that the error con tributed to the conviction. | 1 | 1985–1985 |
Pohl v. State
green
2 sentences1985State v. Cartagena, 99 Wis. 2d 657, 671 , 299 N.W.2d 872 (1981); Barrera v. State, 99 Wis. 2d 269, 295 , 298 N.W.2d 820 (1980); Pohl v. State, 96 Wis. 2d 290, 312 , 291 N.W.2d 554 (1980); and Novitzke v. State, 92 Wis. 2d 302, 308 , 284 N.W.2d 904 (1979), were all non-constitutional error cases in which this court concluded that the proper test was whether there was a reasonable possibility that the error con tributed to the conviction. 1985State v. Cartagena, 99 Wis. 2d 657, 671 , 299 N.W.2d 872 (1981); Barrera v. State, 99 Wis. 2d 269, 295 , 298 N.W.2d 820 (1980); Pohl v. State, 96 Wis. 2d 290, 312 , 291 N.W.2d 554 (1980); and Novitzke v. State, 92 Wis. 2d 302, 308 , 284 N.W.2d 904 (1979), were all non-constitutional error cases in which this court concluded that the proper test was whether there was a reasonable possibility that the error con tributed to the conviction. | 1 | 1985–1985 |
Barrera v. State
green
2 sentences1985State v. Cartagena, 99 Wis. 2d 657, 671 , 299 N.W.2d 872 (1981); Barrera v. State, 99 Wis. 2d 269, 295 , 298 N.W.2d 820 (1980); Pohl v. State, 96 Wis. 2d 290, 312 , 291 N.W.2d 554 (1980); and Novitzke v. State, 92 Wis. 2d 302, 308 , 284 N.W.2d 904 (1979), were all non-constitutional error cases in which this court concluded that the proper test was whether there was a reasonable possibility that the error con tributed to the conviction. 1985State v. Cartagena, 99 Wis. 2d 657, 671 , 299 N.W.2d 872 (1981); Barrera v. State, 99 Wis. 2d 269, 295 , 298 N.W.2d 820 (1980); Pohl v. State, 96 Wis. 2d 290, 312 , 291 N.W.2d 554 (1980); and Novitzke v. State, 92 Wis. 2d 302, 308 , 284 N.W.2d 904 (1979), were all non-constitutional error cases in which this court concluded that the proper test was whether there was a reasonable possibility that the error con tributed to the conviction. | 1 | 1985–1985 |
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.
Opinions by the citing court's state. A doctrine retained in one state and abandoned in another shows up here as a year span that stalls.