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opposite doctrine in Wisconsin

20 Wisconsin opinions name it 2 courts 1860–2008 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 (2)

CaseFollowedCited
Cunningham v. 4-D Tool Co.green
michctapp · 1989 · cited in 1 Wisconsin opinions naming this issue, 1995–1995
1 sentence

1995However, not only is there an unresolved split of authority in the Michigan Court of Appeals, see Cunningham v. 4-D Tool Co., 451 N.W.2d 514, 517 (Mich. App. 1989) (employer effectively revoked offer prior to plaintiffs acceptance), but the majority of jurisdictions adopt the opposite rule.

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Randall v. Buffingtongreen
cal · 1858 · cited in 1 Wisconsin opinions naming this issue, 1885–1885
1 sentence

1885See Randall v. Buffington, 10 Cal. 491 ; Wilcox v. Hawley, 31 N. Y. 648 .

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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 (26)

CaseCitedYears
Quinn v. Town of Dodgeville green
wis · 1985
2 sentences

1989"It is well *525 settled that the law in this state presumes all legislative acts are constitutional, and the [challenger] in order to prevail must prove the opposite by a standard beyond a reasonable doubt." Quinn v. Town of Dodgeville, 122 Wis. 2d 570, 577 , 364 N.W.2d 149 (1985).

1989"It is well *525 settled that the law in this state presumes all legislative acts are constitutional, and the [challenger] in order to prevail must prove the opposite by a standard beyond a reasonable doubt." Quinn v. Town of Dodgeville, 122 Wis. 2d 570, 577 , 364 N.W.2d 149 (1985).

21987–1989
Hunt v. Oakwood Hills Civic Asso. green
wis · 1963
1 sentence

2008Id. at 118 .

12008–2008
Troxel v. Granville green
scotus · 2000
1 sentence

2007Id.

12007–2007
Holytz v. City of Milwaukee red
wis · 1962
2 sentences

1977Holytz v. Milwaukee, 17 Wis.2d 26 , 115 N.W.2d 618 (1962). [2] The existence of the rescue doctrine in other jurisdictions was acknowledged in Central Wis. Trust Co. v. Chicago & N.W.R.

1977Holytz v. Milwaukee, 17 Wis.2d 26 , 115 N.W.2d 618 (1962). [2] The existence of the rescue doctrine in other jurisdictions was acknowledged in Central Wis. Trust Co. v. Chicago & N.W.R.

11977–1977
Krouskop v. Shontz green
wis · 1881
2 sentences

1903Some of them are cited in the opinion of Mr. Justice Cassoday in Kroushop v. Shontz, 51 Wis. 204 [ 8 N. W. 241 .] In all the cases in this court cited by counsel to maintain the opposite doctrine the wife had a separate estate or business.

1903Some of them are cited in the opinion of Mr. Justice Cassoday in Kroushop v. Shontz, 51 Wis. 204 [ 8 N. W. 241 .] In all the cases in this court cited by counsel to maintain the opposite doctrine the wife had a separate estate or business.

11903–1903
Town of Milwaukee v. City of Milwaukee green
wis · 1860
1 sentence

1892Counsel for the town place much reliance upon the case .of Milwaulc.ee v. Milwaukee, 12 Wis. 93 , as holding the opposite doctrine.

11892–1892
Hiles v. Hanover Fire Insurance neutral
wis · 1886
1 sentence

1892Co. 65 Wis. 585 , cited to the opposite doctrine, is not in point.

11892–1892
Dodge v. Benedict neutral
vt · 1887
1 sentence

1890The case of Dodge v. Benedict, 59 Vt. 651 , is cited by counsel for defendant to sustain the opposite doctrine.

11890–1890
Palmer v. Hussey green
scotus · 1886
1 sentence

1887They are stated, perhaps, fuller and more satisfactorily in Dawson v. Hartsfield, 79 N. C. 334 , than in any other case, and they commend themselves to our judgment. (1) The bankrupt law, and the oath required of the creditor to prove his claim, show that it is the debt itself, in whatever form or however evidenced, which is affected by the discharge. (2) The consideration must be inquired into in order to ascertain whether the debt is provable, or of such a nature as to prevent a discharge (as in Palmer v. Hussey, supra). (3) The judgment is no more evidence of a new debt, in such a case, tha

11887–1887
Dawson v. . Hartsfield neutral
nc · 1878
1 sentence

1887They are stated, perhaps, fuller and more satisfactorily in Dawson v. Hartsfield, 79 N. C. 334 , than in any other case, and they commend themselves to our judgment. (1) The bankrupt law, and the oath required of the creditor to prove his claim, show that it is the debt itself, in whatever form or however evidenced, which is affected by the discharge. (2) The consideration must be inquired into in order to ascertain whether the debt is provable, or of such a nature as to prevent a discharge (as in Palmer v. Hussey, supra). (3) The judgment is no more evidence of a new debt, in such a case, tha

11887–1887
Wilcox v. . Hawley green
· 1864
1 sentence

1885See Randall v. Buffington, 10 Cal. 491 ; Wilcox v. Hawley, 31 N. Y. 648 .

11885–1885
Blake v. Van Tilborg neutral
wis · 1867
1 sentence

1885The only case determined by this court, cited as sustaining the opposite doctrine, is that of Blake v. Van Tilborg, 21 Wis. 672 .

11885–1885
Cook v. Patterson neutral
ala · 1859
1 sentence

1883The following authorities sustain the decision of the court of errors and appeals of New Jersey, above cited: Parkhurst v. Jacobs, 17 Mich., 302 ; Harker v. Dement, 9 Grill, 7-12; Armory v. Delamirie, 1 Strange, 505; Sutton v. Buck, 2 Taunt., 302; Burton v. Hughes, 2 Bing., 173; Duncan v. Spear, 11 Wend., 54 ; Daniels v. Ball, id., 57; Gardner v. Heart, 1 N. Y., 528 ; Magee v. Scott, 9 Cush., 148 ; Hubbard v. Lyman, 8 Allen, 520 ; Burke v. Savage, 13 Allen, 40§; Bartlett v. Hoyt, 29 N. H., 317; Knapp v. Winchester, 11 Vt., 351 ; Coffin v. Anderson, 4 Blackf., 395 ; Carter v. Bennett, 4 Fla., 2

11883–1883
Gardner v. . Heart neutral
ny · 1848
1 sentence

1883The following authorities sustain the decision of the court of errors and appeals of New Jersey, above cited: Parkhurst v. Jacobs, 17 Mich., 302 ; Harker v. Dement, 9 Grill, 7-12; Armory v. Delamirie, 1 Strange, 505; Sutton v. Buck, 2 Taunt., 302; Burton v. Hughes, 2 Bing., 173; Duncan v. Spear, 11 Wend., 54 ; Daniels v. Ball, id., 57; Gardner v. Heart, 1 N. Y., 528 ; Magee v. Scott, 9 Cush., 148 ; Hubbard v. Lyman, 8 Allen, 520 ; Burke v. Savage, 13 Allen, 40§; Bartlett v. Hoyt, 29 N. H., 317; Knapp v. Winchester, 11 Vt., 351 ; Coffin v. Anderson, 4 Blackf., 395 ; Carter v. Bennett, 4 Fla., 2

11883–1883
Knapp v. Winchester neutral
vt · 1839
1 sentence

1883The following authorities sustain the decision of the court of errors and appeals of New Jersey, above cited: Parkhurst v. Jacobs, 17 Mich., 302 ; Harker v. Dement, 9 Grill, 7-12; Armory v. Delamirie, 1 Strange, 505; Sutton v. Buck, 2 Taunt., 302; Burton v. Hughes, 2 Bing., 173; Duncan v. Spear, 11 Wend., 54 ; Daniels v. Ball, id., 57; Gardner v. Heart, 1 N. Y., 528 ; Magee v. Scott, 9 Cush., 148 ; Hubbard v. Lyman, 8 Allen, 520 ; Burke v. Savage, 13 Allen, 40§; Bartlett v. Hoyt, 29 N. H., 317; Knapp v. Winchester, 11 Vt., 351 ; Coffin v. Anderson, 4 Blackf., 395 ; Carter v. Bennett, 4 Fla., 2

11883–1883
Parkhurst v. Jacobs neutral
mich · 1868
1 sentence

1883The following authorities sustain the decision of the court of errors and appeals of New Jersey, above cited: Parkhurst v. Jacobs, 17 Mich., 302 ; Harker v. Dement, 9 Grill, 7-12; Armory v. Delamirie, 1 Strange, 505; Sutton v. Buck, 2 Taunt., 302; Burton v. Hughes, 2 Bing., 173; Duncan v. Spear, 11 Wend., 54 ; Daniels v. Ball, id., 57; Gardner v. Heart, 1 N. Y., 528 ; Magee v. Scott, 9 Cush., 148 ; Hubbard v. Lyman, 8 Allen, 520 ; Burke v. Savage, 13 Allen, 40§; Bartlett v. Hoyt, 29 N. H., 317; Knapp v. Winchester, 11 Vt., 351 ; Coffin v. Anderson, 4 Blackf., 395 ; Carter v. Bennett, 4 Fla., 2

11883–1883
Coffin v. Anderson green
ind · 1837
1 sentence

1883The following authorities sustain the decision of the court of errors and appeals of New Jersey, above cited: Parkhurst v. Jacobs, 17 Mich., 302 ; Harker v. Dement, 9 Grill, 7-12; Armory v. Delamirie, 1 Strange, 505; Sutton v. Buck, 2 Taunt., 302; Burton v. Hughes, 2 Bing., 173; Duncan v. Spear, 11 Wend., 54 ; Daniels v. Ball, id., 57; Gardner v. Heart, 1 N. Y., 528 ; Magee v. Scott, 9 Cush., 148 ; Hubbard v. Lyman, 8 Allen, 520 ; Burke v. Savage, 13 Allen, 40§; Bartlett v. Hoyt, 29 N. H., 317; Knapp v. Winchester, 11 Vt., 351 ; Coffin v. Anderson, 4 Blackf., 395 ; Carter v. Bennett, 4 Fla., 2

11883–1883
Carter v. Bennett green
· 1852
1 sentence

1883The following authorities sustain the decision of the court of errors and appeals of New Jersey, above cited: Parkhurst v. Jacobs, 17 Mich., 302 ; Harker v. Dement, 9 Grill, 7-12; Armory v. Delamirie, 1 Strange, 505; Sutton v. Buck, 2 Taunt., 302; Burton v. Hughes, 2 Bing., 173; Duncan v. Spear, 11 Wend., 54 ; Daniels v. Ball, id., 57; Gardner v. Heart, 1 N. Y., 528 ; Magee v. Scott, 9 Cush., 148 ; Hubbard v. Lyman, 8 Allen, 520 ; Burke v. Savage, 13 Allen, 40§; Bartlett v. Hoyt, 29 N. H., 317; Knapp v. Winchester, 11 Vt., 351 ; Coffin v. Anderson, 4 Blackf., 395 ; Carter v. Bennett, 4 Fla., 2

11883–1883
Viles v. Bangs green
· 1874
1 sentence

1877Some of these are cited in Viles v. Bangs, supra. But that question is not an open one in this state.

11877–1877
Smith v. Russ neutral
wis · 1863
1 sentence

1874But that case is believed to be in conflict with nearly all of the adjudged cases on the subject, and this court held the opposite doctrine in Smith v. Russ, 17 Wis., 227 .

11874–1874
Bunker v. Locke green
wis · 1862
1 sentence

1873These are Bunker v. Locke, 15 Wis., 635 ; and Robinson v. Russell, 24 Cal., 467 .

11873–1873
Robinson v. Russell neutral
cal · 1864
1 sentence

1873These are Bunker v. Locke, 15 Wis., 635 ; and Robinson v. Russell, 24 Cal., 467 .

11873–1873
Fitzgerrold v. . the People neutral
· 1868
1 sentence

1872These are the cases of Fitzgerald v. The People, 37 N. Y., 413 ; and Kennedy v. The People, 39 Id., 245.

11872–1872
Goold v. . Chapin green
ny · 1859
1 sentence

1871McDonald v. Western Railroad Corporation, supra, and Goold v. Chapin, 20 N. Y. 259 , assert the opposite doctrine.

11871–1871
McDonald v. . Western Railroad Corporation neutral
ny · 1866
1 sentence

1871McDonald v. Western Railroad Corporation, supra, and Goold v. Chapin, 20 N. Y. 259 , assert the opposite doctrine.

11871–1871
Dowdle v. Camp neutral
nysupct · 1815
1 sentence

1860Camp, 12 John., 451 , though a different opinion is intimated in Rice vs.

11860–1860

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