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burden of rebutting presumption in Wisconsin

17 Wisconsin opinions name it 2 courts 1991–2025 10 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 (7)

CaseFollowedCited
State v. Funkgreen
wis · 2011 · cited in 9 Wisconsin opinions naming this issue, 2017–2025
2 sentences

2025We presume that prospective jurors are impartial, and “[t]he party challenging a juror’s impartiality bears the burden of rebutting this presumption and proving bias.” Id. ¶20 Wisconsin courts recognize three different types of juror bias: statutory bias, subjective bias, and objective bias.

2025United States v. Martinez-Salazar, 528 U.S. 304, 316 (2000). ¶14 Courts presume that prospective jurors are impartial, and “[t]he party challenging a juror’s impartiality bears the burden of rebutting this presumption and proving bias.” Funk, 335 Wis. 2d 369, ¶31 .

19
State v. Zieglergreen
wis · 2012 · cited in 3 Wisconsin opinions naming this issue, 2017–2021
2 sentences

2017It might instead simply mean that the appropriate penalty for each of multiple counts must be based on the penalty applicable with regard to "the most seriously injured person." We do not express an opinion on the question; we merely observe that Pal's argument is not determinative here. 14 No. 2015AP1782-CR "[n]othing in the legislative history indicates that the Legislature intended to limit the number of charges that may be filed resulting from a multi-victim hit-and-run accident." Given that Pal bears the burden of rebutting the presumption, see Ziegler, 342 Wis. 2d 256, ¶62 , and that not

2017It might instead simply mean that the appropriate penalty for each of multiple counts must be based on the penalty applicable with regard to "the most seriously injured person." We do not express an opinion on the question; we merely observe that Pal's argument is not determinative here. 14 No. 2015AP1782-CR "[n]othing in the legislative history indicates that the Legislature intended to limit the number of charges that may be filed resulting from a multi-victim hit-and-run accident." Given that Pal bears the burden of rebutting the presumption, see Ziegler, 342 Wis. 2d 256, ¶62 , and that not

13
State v. Jeffrey P. Lepschgreen
wis · 2017 · cited in 2 Wisconsin opinions naming this issue, 2024–2025
2 sentences

2025State v. Lepsch, 2017 WI 27, ¶22 , 374 Wis. 2d 98 , 892 N.W.2d 682 .

2024We also note that jurors are presumed to be impartial, and Van Wagner “bears the burden of rebutting this presumption and proving bias.” See Lepsch, 374 Wis. 2d 98, ¶22 (citation omitted).

12
United States v. Martinez-Salazargreen
scotus · 2000 · cited in 1 Wisconsin opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
1 sentence

2025United States v. Martinez-Salazar, 528 U.S. 304, 316 (2000). ¶14 Courts presume that prospective jurors are impartial, and “[t]he party challenging a juror’s impartiality bears the burden of rebutting this presumption and proving bias.” Funk, 335 Wis. 2d 369, ¶31 .

11
Helgeland v. Wisconsin Municipalitiesgreen
wis · 2008 · cited in 1 Wisconsin opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
1 sentence

2021See Helgeland, 307 Wis. 2d 1, ¶¶89, 91 .

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Wisconsin Realtors Association v. Public Service Commission of Wisconsingreen
wis · 2015 · cited in 1 Wisconsin opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
1 sentence

2020See Wisconsin Realtors, 363 Wis. 2d 430, ¶66 . ¶27 We now fill in pertinent details on the property tax aspect of the rule making at issue here.

11
Marriage of Strawser v. Strawsergreen
wisctapp · 1985 · cited in 1 Wisconsin opinions naming this issue, 1991–1991
2 sentences

1991Section 767.45(5m) ("If a presumption under s. 891.41 exists, a party denying paternity has the burden of rebutting the presumption."); see also Rule 903.01, Stats.; Strawser v. Strawser, 126 Wis. 2d 485, 491 , 377 N.W.2d 196, 199 (Ct. App. 1985).

1991Section 767.45(5m) ("If a presumption under s. 891.41 exists, a party denying paternity has the burden of rebutting the presumption."); see also Rule 903.01, Stats.; Strawser v. Strawser, 126 Wis. 2d 485, 491 , 377 N.W.2d 196, 199 (Ct. App. 1985).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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

Also cited on this issue (5)

CaseCitedYears
State v. Faucher green
wis · 1999
2 sentences

2024We reverse the trial court’s determination regarding objective bias “only if as a matter of law a reasonable judge could not have reached [its] conclusion.” Funk, 335 Wis. 2d 369, ¶30 (quoting Faucher, 227 Wis. 2d at 720-21 ). ¶11 Van Wagner cannot meet her burden to show that the trial court’s determination was unreasonable as a matter of law.

2022State v. 8 No. 2021AP1468-CR Faucher, 227 Wis. 2d 700, 716 , 596 N.W.2d 770 (1999).

32017–2024
State v. Jimmie R.R. green
wisctapp · 1999
2 sentences

2021In assessing bias, we will “defer to the trial court’s better position to assess the prospective juror’s credibility and honesty.” State v. Jimmie R.R., 2000 WI App 5, ¶30 , 232 Wis. 2d 138 , 606 N.W.2d 196 . ¶13 Wisconsin courts recognize three types of juror bias: (1) statutory bias, (2) subjective bias, and (3) objective bias.

2021In assessing bias, we will “defer to the trial court’s better position to assess the prospective juror’s credibility and honesty.” State v. Jimmie R.R., 2000 WI App 5, ¶30 , 232 Wis. 2d 138 , 606 N.W.2d 196 . ¶13 Wisconsin courts recognize three types of juror bias: (1) statutory bias, (2) subjective bias, and (3) objective bias.

22018–2021
State v. Louis green
wis · 1990
2 sentences

2017"Prospective jurors are presumed impartial" and Lepsch "bears the burden of rebutting this presumption and proving bias." State v. Funk, 2011 WI 62, ¶31 , 335 Wis. 2d 369 , 799 N.W.2d 421 (quoting State v. Louis, 156 Wis. 2d 470, 478 , 457 N.W.2d 484 (1990)).

2017"Prospective jurors are presumed impartial" and Lepsch "bears the burden of rebutting this presumption and proving bias." State v. Funk, 2011 WI 62, ¶31 , 335 Wis. 2d 369 , 799 N.W.2d 421 (quoting State v. Louis, 156 Wis. 2d 470, 478 , 457 N.W.2d 484 (1990)).

22011–2017
Roberts v. Manitowoc County Board of Adjustment green
wisctapp · 2006
1 sentence

2024Id.

12024–2024
State v. Smith green
wis · 2006
2 sentences

2017"We have recognized three types of bias: (1) statutory bias; (2) subjective bias; and (3) objective bias." State v. Smith, 2006 WI 74, ¶19 , 291 Wis. 2d 569 , 716 N.W.2d 482 (citing Faucher, 227 Wis. 2d at 716 ).

2017"We have recognized three types of bias: (1) statutory bias; (2) subjective bias; and (3) objective bias." State v. Smith, 2006 WI 74, ¶19 , 291 Wis. 2d 569 , 716 N.W.2d 482 (citing Faucher, 227 Wis. 2d at 716 ).

12017–2017

Statutes the citing opinions construe

WI § Wis. Stat. § 808.10 (11) WI § Wis. Stat. § 805.08 (4) WI § Wis. Stat. § 904.04 (4) WI § Wis. Stat. § 904.01 (3) WI § Wis. Stat. § 904.03 (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

IL 341 (1851–2026) TX 190 (1938–2026) IN 91 (1913–2025) PA 62 (1925–2024) LA 48 (1973–2019) CA 47 (1865–2026) WA 47 (1918–2025) NY 46 (1922–2024) VA 45 (1924–2026) NC 37 (1893–2025) MO 35 (1908–2022) CT 31 (1934–2024) MN 30 (1927–2016) OH 29 (1978–2026) MI 27 (1978–2026) MS 26 (1985–2021) AL 20 (1891–2017) AR 20 (1982–2025) AZ 18 (1967–2026) WI 17 (1991–2025) FL 16 (1932–2019) GA 16 (1924–2019) NM 12 (1986–2026) CO 12 (1873–2020) ND 12 (1947–2020) DC 11 (1975–2024) NJ 11 (1954–2020) MD 11 (1990–2023) DE 11 (1962–2022) TN 10 (1980–2021) KY 7 (1955–2025) MT 7 (1990–1999) WV 6 (1983–2024) KS 5 (1977–2021) NV 5 (1990–2023) NE 5 (1903–2006) OR 5 (1952–2025) ID 5 (1986–2018) IA 5 (1925–2018) RI 3 (1979–2005) HI 3 (1983–2001) SC 3 (1941–2026) SD 3 (2002–2023) MA 2 (2003–2008) VT 2 (2015–2017) OK 2 (1953–1994) ME 2 (1998–2020)

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