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18 Wisconsin opinions name it 2 courts 1925–2023 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.

Followed or applied (10)

CaseFollowedCited
MARRIAGE OF HERRELL v. Herrellgreen
wis · 1988 · cited in 2 Wisconsin opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
2 sentences

2005The parties cannot by stipulation proscribe, modify, or oust the court of its power to determine the disposition of property, alimony, support, custody, or other matters involved in a divorce proceeding.'") (citation omitted); see also Herrell v. Herrell, 144 Wis. 2d 479, 488 , 424 N.W.2d 403 (1988) (Parties may not stipulate to a lesser standard of proof than that required by statute.).

2005The parties cannot by stipulation proscribe, modify, or oust the court of its power to determine the disposition of property, alimony, support, custody, or other matters involved in a divorce proceeding.'") (citation omitted); see also Herrell v. Herrell, 144 Wis. 2d 479, 488 , 424 N.W.2d 403 (1988) (Parties may not stipulate to a lesser standard of proof than that required by statute.).

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Town of Beloit v. Heinemangreen
wis · 1906 · cited in 2 Wisconsin opinions naming this issue, 1925–1967
2 sentences

1967See, also, Beloit v. Heineman, 128 Wis. 398 , 107 N. W. 334 ; Price Co. v. Northwestern C. & S. Co., 184 Wis. 279 , 199 N. W. 60 .

1967See, also, Beloit v. Heineman, 128 Wis. 398 , 107 N. W. 334 ; Price Co. v. Northwestern C. & S. Co., 184 Wis. 279 , 199 N. W. 60 .

22
Apprendi v. New Jerseygreen
scotus · 2000 · cited in 1 Wisconsin opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
1 sentence

2004See id., ¶ 2. 7 The Court explained later in its opinion that, not only does "recidivism'... not relate to the commission of the offense' itself," but in addition, "there is a vast difference between accepting the validity of a prior judgment of conviction entered in a proceeding in which the defendant had the right to a jury trial and the right to require the prosecutor to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt, and allowing the judge to find the required fact under a lesser standard of proof." Apprendi v. New Jersey, 530 U.S. 466, 496 (2000).

11
State v. Guygreen
wis · 1992 · cited in 1 Wisconsin opinions naming this issue, 1997–1997
2 sentences

1997All that is necessary is that the officer have more than a "hunch." See State v. Guy, 172 Wis. 2d 86, 95 , 492 N.W.2d 311, 314 (1992).

1997All that is necessary is that the officer have more than a "hunch." See State v. Guy, 172 Wis. 2d 86, 95 , 492 N.W.2d 311, 314 (1992).

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State v. Gordongreen
wisctapp · 1990 · cited in 1 Wisconsin opinions naming this issue, 1997–1997
2 sentences

1997And "reasonable suspicion" is a lesser standard than "probable cause." State v. Gordon, 159 Wis. 2d 335, 348 , 464 N.W.2d 91, 95 (Ct. App. 1990).

1997And "reasonable suspicion" is a lesser standard than "probable cause." State v. Gordon, 159 Wis. 2d 335, 348 , 464 N.W.2d 91, 95 (Ct. App. 1990).

11
Skinner v. Railway Labor Executives' Assn.green
scotus · 1989 · cited in 1 Wisconsin opinions naming this issue, 1993–1993
2 sentences

1993See, e.g., Skinner, 489 U.S. at 624-33 (individual suspicion not required); Leckelt v. Board of Com'rs of Hosp.

1993See, e.g., Skinner, 489 U.S. at 624-33 (individual suspicion not required); Leckelt v. Board of Com'rs of Hosp.

11
Prince v. Massachusettsgreen
scotus · 1944 · cited in 1 Wisconsin opinions naming this issue, 1988–1988
1 sentence

1988See, e.g., in. 16, infra. Such lesser scrutiny is appropriate both because of the States' greater latitude to regulate the conduct of children, Prince v. Massachusetts, 321 U.S. 158 (1944); Ginsberg v. New York, 390 U.S. 629 (1968), and because the right of privacy implicated here is `the interest in independence in making certain kinds of important decisions,' Whalen v. Roe, 429 U.S. 589, 599-600 (1977), and the law has generally regarded minors as having a lesser capability for making important decisions.

11
Whalen v. Roegreen
scotus · 1977 · cited in 1 Wisconsin opinions naming this issue, 1988–1988
2 sentences

1988See, e.g., in. 16, infra. Such lesser scrutiny is appropriate both because of the States' greater latitude to regulate the conduct of children, Prince v. Massachusetts, 321 U.S. 158 (1944); Ginsberg v. New York, 390 U.S. 629 (1968), and because the right of privacy implicated here is `the interest in independence in making certain kinds of important decisions,' Whalen v. Roe, 429 U.S. 589, 599-600 (1977), and the law has generally regarded minors as having a lesser capability for making important decisions.

1988See, e.g., n. 16, infra. Such lesser scrutiny is appropriate both because of the States’ greater latitude to regulate the conduct of children, Prince v. Massachusetts, 321 U.S. 168 (1944); Ginsberg v. New York, 390 U.S. 629 (1968), and because the right of privacy implicated here is 'the interest in independence in making certain kinds of important decisions,’ Whalen v. Roe, 429 U.S. 589, 599-600 (1977), and the law has generally regarded minors as having a lesser capability for making important decisions.

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State v. Mendozagreen
wis · 1977 · cited in 1 Wisconsin opinions naming this issue, 1987–1987
2 sentences

1987See State v. Mendoza, 80 Wis. 2d 122, 150-51 , 258 N.W.2d 260, 272 .

1987See State v. Mendoza, 80 Wis. 2d 122, 150-51 , 258 N.W.2d 260, 272 .

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State v. Tibbettsgreen
minn · 1979 · cited in 1 Wisconsin opinions naming this issue, 1981–1981
1 sentence

1981Buttressing his argument with the rule of law set forth in the case of State v. Tibbetts, 281 N.W.2d 499, 500 (Minn. 1979), Nye argued that the instruction was unconstitutional in that it reduced the criminal burden of proof beyond a reasonable doubt to that of a lesser standard.

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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 (14)

CaseCitedYears
Ricketson v. City of Milwaukee neutral
wis · 1900
2 sentences

1967If the defense of ultra vires cannot be made, it is very evident that the lesser claim . . . must also be ineffective.’ Ricketson v. Milwaukee, 105 Wis. 591 , 81 N. W. 864 .

1967If the defense of ultra vires cannot be made, it is very evident that the lesser claim . . . must also be ineffective.’ Ricketson v. Milwaukee, 105 Wis. 591 , 81 N. W. 864 .

21925–1967
County of Price v. Northwestern Casualty & Surety Co. neutral
wis · 1924
2 sentences

1967See, also, Beloit v. Heineman, 128 Wis. 398 , 107 N. W. 334 ; Price Co. v. Northwestern C. & S. Co., 184 Wis. 279 , 199 N. W. 60 .

1967See, also, Beloit v. Heineman, 128 Wis. 398 , 107 N. W. 334 ; Price Co. v. Northwestern C. & S. Co., 184 Wis. 279 , 199 N. W. 60 .

21925–1967
Bragdon v. Abbott green
scotus · 1998
1 sentence

2023This statement appears entirely unsupported by any authority on the prior-construction canon and the opinion fails to explain why this would be so. 21 No. 2020AP1213-CR of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973" which created a direct link between those Acts.17 Id. at 631-32 . ¶38 There is no such direct link between the sex offender registration statute and the criminal repeater statute.

12023–2023
Lewis v. Coursolle Broadcasting of Wisconsin, Inc. green
wis · 1985
2 sentences

1995Id. at 109 , 377 N.W.2d at 168 .

1995Id. at 109 , 377 N.W.2d at 168 .

11995–1995
Ginsberg v. New York green
scotus · 1968
2 sentences

1988See, e.g., in. 16, infra. Such lesser scrutiny is appropriate both because of the States' greater latitude to regulate the conduct of children, Prince v. Massachusetts, 321 U.S. 158 (1944); Ginsberg v. New York, 390 U.S. 629 (1968), and because the right of privacy implicated here is `the interest in independence in making certain kinds of important decisions,' Whalen v. Roe, 429 U.S. 589, 599-600 (1977), and the law has generally regarded minors as having a lesser capability for making important decisions.

1988See, e.g., n. 16, infra. Such lesser scrutiny is appropriate both because of the States’ greater latitude to regulate the conduct of children, Prince v. Massachusetts, 321 U.S. 168 (1944); Ginsberg v. New York, 390 U.S. 629 (1968), and because the right of privacy implicated here is 'the interest in independence in making certain kinds of important decisions,’ Whalen v. Roe, 429 U.S. 589, 599-600 (1977), and the law has generally regarded minors as having a lesser capability for making important decisions.

11988–1988
State v. Michels green
wisctapp · 1987
2 sentences

1988Michels, 141 Wis. 2d at 95 , 414 N.W.2d at 316 . *154 The differentiating factors between second-degree murder and reckless homicide are the actor’s conduct and state of mind.

1988Michels, 141 Wis. 2d at 95 , 414 N.W.2d at 316 . *154 The differentiating factors between second-degree murder and reckless homicide are the actor’s conduct and state of mind.

11988–1988
State Ex Rel. Flowers v. Department of Health & Social Services green
wis · 1978
1 sentence

1984Flowers at 389, 260 N.W.2d at 735 n. 7.

11984–1984
People v. Smith green
illappct · 1969
1 sentence

1978App.2d 14 , 245 N.E.2d 13 (1969) ; State v. Fisher, 21 Ariz. App. 604 , 522 Pac.2d 560 (1974); State v. Hughes, 200 N.W.2d 559 (Iowa, 1972). 6 See, e.g.: People v. Calais, 37 Cal. App3d 898, 112 Cal. Rptr. 685 (1974). 7 Evidence sufficient to support a conviction, on the other hand, would necessarily satisfy the lesser standard applicable to revocations.

11978–1978
State v. Fisher green
arizctapp · 1974
2 sentences

1978App.2d 14 , 245 N.E.2d 13 (1969) ; State v. Fisher, 21 Ariz. App. 604 , 522 Pac.2d 560 (1974); State v. Hughes, 200 N.W.2d 559 (Iowa, 1972). 6 See, e.g.: People v. Calais, 37 Cal. App3d 898, 112 Cal. Rptr. 685 (1974). 7 Evidence sufficient to support a conviction, on the other hand, would necessarily satisfy the lesser standard applicable to revocations.

1978App.2d 14 , 245 N.E.2d 13 (1969) ; State v. Fisher, 21 Ariz. App. 604 , 522 Pac.2d 560 (1974); State v. Hughes, 200 N.W.2d 559 (Iowa, 1972). 6 See, e.g.: People v. Calais, 37 Cal. App3d 898, 112 Cal. Rptr. 685 (1974). 7 Evidence sufficient to support a conviction, on the other hand, would necessarily satisfy the lesser standard applicable to revocations.

11978–1978
State v. Hughes green
iowa · 1972
1 sentence

1978App.2d 14 , 245 N.E.2d 13 (1969) ; State v. Fisher, 21 Ariz. App. 604 , 522 Pac.2d 560 (1974); State v. Hughes, 200 N.W.2d 559 (Iowa, 1972). 6 See, e.g.: People v. Calais, 37 Cal. App3d 898, 112 Cal. Rptr. 685 (1974). 7 Evidence sufficient to support a conviction, on the other hand, would necessarily satisfy the lesser standard applicable to revocations.

11978–1978
People v. Calais green
calctapp · 1974
1 sentence

1978App.2d 14 , 245 N.E.2d 13 (1969) ; State v. Fisher, 21 Ariz. App. 604 , 522 Pac.2d 560 (1974); State v. Hughes, 200 N.W.2d 559 (Iowa, 1972). 6 See, e.g.: People v. Calais, 37 Cal. App3d 898, 112 Cal. Rptr. 685 (1974). 7 Evidence sufficient to support a conviction, on the other hand, would necessarily satisfy the lesser standard applicable to revocations.

11978–1978
Consolidated Papers, Inc. v. Department of Industry green
wis · 1977
1 sentence

1977The court’s response to the argument in Consolidated Papers was: “This contention is not correct, for under the ‘any credible evidence’ test, the record must contain evidence supporting the finding which is relevant, evidentiary in nature, not a conclusion of law, and not so completely discredited by other evidence that a court could find it incredible as a matter of law.” 76 Wis.2d at 214 Kohler next argues there is no sound reason for having a lesser standard of review in workers’ compensation cases than in other administrative agency decisions and that this court has the power to change the

11977–1977
Adams v. Williams green
scotus · 1972
2 sentences

1975He also admits the possible application of a lesser standard of “reasonable cause,” Adams v. Williams (1972), 407 U. S. 143, 147 , 92 Sup. Ct. 1921, 32 L.

1975He also admits the possible application of a lesser standard of “reasonable cause,” Adams v. Williams (1972), 407 U. S. 143, 147 , 92 Sup. Ct. 1921, 32 L.

11975–1975
Tonjes v. Tonjes green
wis · 1964
2 sentences

1970Tonjes v. Tonjes (1964), 24 Wis. 2d 120 , 128 N. W. 2d 446 .

1970Tonjes v. Tonjes (1964), 24 Wis. 2d 120 , 128 N. W. 2d 446 .

11970–1970

Where else courts name it

CA 182 (1906–2026) TX 127 (1970–2026) OH 118 (1973–2025) NY 114 (1933–2026) IL 112 (1962–2025) PA 101 (1974–2026) IN 75 (1974–2026) LA 70 (1967–2025) FL 69 (1974–2025) WA 55 (1980–2026) CT 51 (1976–2024) MI 48 (1979–2026) GA 42 (1924–2023) NJ 41 (1953–2026) MD 41 (1975–2026) DC 34 (1970–2024) MA 33 (1966–2025) VA 31 (1982–2024) AZ 29 (1977–2026) KS 27 (1977–2026) AL 22 (1979–2024) TN 21 (1989–2026) OR 20 (1969–2023) CO 19 (1979–2026) WI 18 (1925–2023) NM 17 (1975–2017) MN 17 (1980–2014) OK 17 (1962–2022) MO 16 (1987–2020) MS 16 (1987–2025) IA 15 (1974–2022) NC 14 (1958–2026) KY 13 (1964–2024) AR 12 (1983–2023) ID 12 (1980–2014) WV 12 (1979–2022) AK 12 (1977–2017) VT 12 (1975–2020) MT 11 (2005–2026) RI 11 (1983–2011) SC 10 (1989–2020) NE 10 (1982–2023) UT 9 (1929–2024) DE 9 (1973–2026) ND 9 (1990–2016) WY 9 (1990–2022) SD 6 (1979–2008) ME 6 (1981–2018) NH 6 (1980–2019) HI 5 (1984–2007) NV 5 (1997–2022)

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