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15 Wisconsin opinions name it 3 courts 1920–2025 3 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 |
|---|---|---|
Richard S. Wilcox v. Estate of Ralph Hinesgreen1 sentence2020See Wilcox, 355 Wis. 2d 1, ¶20 . | 1 | 1 |
Rusk v. City of Milwaukeegreen2 sentences2010These principles have also been addressed in Wis. Stat. § 66.0628 (2), which provides that "[a]ny fee that is imposed by a political subdivision shall bear a reasonable relationship to the service for which the fee is imposed." In Rusk v. City of Milwaukee, 2007 WI App 7 , 298 Wis. 2d 407 , 727 N.W.2d 358 (Ct. App. 2006), we applied Wis. Stat. § 66.0628 (2) in a case involving a challenge to the legality and reasonableness of a building code reinspection fee. 2010These principles have also been addressed in Wis. Stat. § 66.0628 (2), which provides that "[a]ny fee that is imposed by a political subdivision shall bear a reasonable relationship to the service for which the fee is imposed." In Rusk v. City of Milwaukee, 2007 WI App 7 , 298 Wis. 2d 407 , 727 N.W.2d 358 (Ct. App. 2006), we applied Wis. Stat. § 66.0628 (2) in a case involving a challenge to the legality and reasonableness of a building code reinspection fee. | 1 | 1 |
State v. Harpergreen2 sentences1980The Wisconsin Supreme Court held in a case involving a claim of ineffective assistance of counsel as grounds for the withdrawal of a guilty plea that the test was whether the representation of counsel was equal to that of an “ordinarily prudent lawyer, skilled and versed in criminal law.” State v. Harper, 57 Wis.2d 543, 557 , 205 N.W.2d 1, 9 (1973). 1980The Wisconsin Supreme Court held in a case involving a claim of ineffective assistance of counsel as grounds for the withdrawal of a guilty plea that the test was whether the representation of counsel was equal to that of an “ordinarily prudent lawyer, skilled and versed in criminal law.” State v. Harper, 57 Wis.2d 543, 557 , 205 N.W.2d 1, 9 (1973). | 1 | 1 |
Krom v. Antigo Gas Co.green2 sentences1920Krom v. Antigo Gas Co. 154 Wis. 528, 535, 536 , 140 N. W. 41 , 143 N. W. 163 . 1920Krom v. Antigo Gas Co. 154 Wis. 528, 535, 536 , 140 N. W. 41 , 143 N. W. 163 . | 1 | 1 |
| Case | Negative | Cited |
|---|---|---|
| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Wisconsin. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
| Case | Cited | Years |
|---|---|---|
State v. Guerard
green
2 sentences2014Specifically, we agreed 5 No. 2012AP46-CR.npc with the circuit court's conclusion that the outcome of the trial would not have been different had the testimony of the uncalled witness been presented at trial because the uncalled witness "could have been easily impeached by other inconsistent testimony." Id. ¶82 Conversely, in State v. Guerard, 2004 WI 85, ¶49 , 273 Wis. 2d 250 , 682 N.W.2d 12 , another case involving a claim of ineffective assistance based on trial counsel's failure to call certain witnesses, we concluded that the defendant had satisfied his burden of establishing prejudice no 2014Specifically, we agreed 5 No. 2012AP46-CR.npc with the circuit court's conclusion that the outcome of the trial would not have been different had the testimony of the uncalled witness been presented at trial because the uncalled witness "could have been easily impeached by other inconsistent testimony." Id. ¶82 Conversely, in State v. Guerard, 2004 WI 85, ¶49 , 273 Wis. 2d 250 , 682 N.W.2d 12 , another case involving a claim of ineffective assistance based on trial counsel's failure to call certain witnesses, we concluded that the defendant had satisfied his burden of establishing prejudice no | 2 | 2014–2014 |
State v. Vennemann
green
2 sentences2014The result is that we have produced opinions reflecting somewhat inconsistent views on the topic. ¶81 For example, in State v. Vennemann, 180 Wis. 2d 81, 97 , 508 N.W.2d 404 (1993), we briefly addressed the issue in a case involving a claim of ineffective assistance based on trial counsel's failure to call a witness. 2014The result is that we have produced opinions reflecting somewhat inconsistent views on the topic. ¶81 For example, in State v. Vennemann, 180 Wis. 2d 81, 97 , 508 N.W.2d 404 (1993), we briefly addressed the issue in a case involving a claim of ineffective assistance based on trial counsel's failure to call a witness. | 2 | 2014–2014 |
State v. Marhal
green
2 sentences2025Krause points to the following examples of these types of comments by the judge: • During voir dire, the circuit court addressed defense counsel in front of the jury pool, cutting counsel off and requesting that he only ask “yes or no” questions, and adding, “We’re trying to get at fair and impartial 4 Relying on State v. Marhal, 172 Wis. 2d 491, 504-05 , 493 N.W.2d 758 (Ct. App. 1992), a case involving a claim for judicial recusal during postconviction proceedings, the State argues that Krause forfeited his objective bias claim by not raising it contemporaneous to each of the circuit court’s 2025Krause points to the following examples of these types of comments by the judge: • During voir dire, the circuit court addressed defense counsel in front of the jury pool, cutting counsel off and requesting that he only ask “yes or no” questions, and adding, “We’re trying to get at fair and impartial 4 Relying on State v. Marhal, 172 Wis. 2d 491, 504-05 , 493 N.W.2d 758 (Ct. App. 1992), a case involving a claim for judicial recusal during postconviction proceedings, the State argues that Krause forfeited his objective bias claim by not raising it contemporaneous to each of the circuit court’s | 1 | 2025–2025 |
In Matter of Condition of SY
green
2 sentences2023Both of these arguments are without merit. ¶16 In a case involving waiver of the right to counsel—which can be analogized to waiver of trial and acceptance of a civil commitment stipulation— our supreme court discussed the requisite competence to make such a choice, noting that “[t]here undoubtedly is a logical tension between a finding of competence to make that decision and the ultimate finding of the very proceeding in which the defendant goes it alone when the final decision of the jury is mental illness.” S.Y. v. Eau Claire County, 162 Wis. 2d 320 , 333, 469 N.W.2d 836 (1991). 2023Both of these arguments are without merit. ¶16 In a case involving waiver of the right to counsel—which can be analogized to waiver of trial and acceptance of a civil commitment stipulation— our supreme court discussed the requisite competence to make such a choice, noting that “[t]here undoubtedly is a logical tension between a finding of competence to make that decision and the ultimate finding of the very proceeding in which the defendant goes it alone when the final decision of the jury is mental illness.” S.Y. v. Eau Claire County, 162 Wis. 2d 320 , 333, 469 N.W.2d 836 (1991). | 1 | 2023–2023 |
State v. Perkins
green
2 sentences2021By contrast, I conclude that the conduct charged as counts four and five is not constitutionally protected, given the different circumstances surrounding those two counts. 5 Cf. State v. Perkins, 2001 WI 46, ¶48 , 243 Wis. 2d 141 , 626 N.W.2d 762 (in a case involving the exception for “true threats,” the application of that exception was a question of fact to be decided by the jury). 5 No. 2020AP952-CR I. 2021By contrast, I conclude that the conduct charged as counts four and five is not constitutionally protected, given the different circumstances surrounding those two counts. 5 Cf. State v. Perkins, 2001 WI 46, ¶48 , 243 Wis. 2d 141 , 626 N.W.2d 762 (in a case involving the exception for “true threats,” the application of that exception was a question of fact to be decided by the jury). 5 No. 2020AP952-CR I. | 1 | 2021–2021 |
Oddsen v. Board of Fire & Police Commissioners
green
2 sentences2006As Professor Clymer notes, lower courts followed suit "describing Garrity as a case involving a privilege and compelled statements as `immunized.'" Id. at 1318, 1318 nn. 32 & 33. ¶ 20 This court has not had much occasion to analyze and apply Garrity , save for the decision of Oddsen, 108 Wis.2d 143 , 321 N.W.2d 161 . 2006As Professor Clymer notes, lower courts followed suit "describing Garrity as a case involving a privilege and compelled statements as `immunized.'" Id. at 1318, 1318 nn. 32 & 33. ¶ 20 This court has not had much occasion to analyze and apply Garrity , save for the decision of Oddsen, 108 Wis.2d 143 , 321 N.W.2d 161 . | 1 | 2006–2006 |
Hoskins v. Dodge County
green
2 sentences2002In Hoskins v. Dodge County, 2002 WI App 40 , 251 Wis. 2d 276 , 642 N.W.2d 213 , a case involving a claim of negligent search-and-rescue, the exception was held inapplicable where law enforcement received a report of a boat in trouble, sent a deputy to investigate by land but did not dispatch a rescue boat. 2002In Hoskins v. Dodge County, 2002 WI App 40 , 251 Wis. 2d 276 , 642 N.W.2d 213 , a case involving a claim of negligent search-and-rescue, the exception was held inapplicable where law enforcement received a report of a boat in trouble, sent a deputy to investigate by land but did not dispatch a rescue boat. | 1 | 2002–2002 |
Ottinger Ex Rel. Jassak v. Pinel
green
2 sentences2002In Ottinger v. Pinel, 215 Wis. 2d 266 , 572 N.W.2d 519 (Ct. App. 1997), the exception was also held inapplicable to a claim that corrections officers negligently failed to prevent an inmate's escape from a work-release facility. ¶ 37. 2002In Ottinger v. Pinel, 215 Wis. 2d 266 , 572 N.W.2d 519 (Ct. App. 1997), the exception was also held inapplicable to a claim that corrections officers negligently failed to prevent an inmate's escape from a work-release facility. ¶ 37. | 1 | 2002–2002 |
Wisconsin Collectors Asso. v. Thorp Finance Corp.
green
2 sentences1992Wisconsin Collectors Ass'n Inc. v. Thorp Finance Corp., 32 Wis. 2d 36, 44 , 145 N.W.2d 33 (1966). 1992Wisconsin Collectors Ass'n Inc. v. Thorp Finance Corp., 32 Wis. 2d 36, 44 , 145 N.W.2d 33 (1966). | 1 | 1992–1992 |
Hewitt v. Helms
red
1 sentence1989Nevertheless, because Pennsylvania framed its regulations with “language of an unmistakably mandatory character, requiring that certain procedures ‘shall,’ ‘will,’ or ‘must’ be employed,” and that “administrative segregation will not occur absent specified substantive predicates," id. at 471-472 , the Court found a protected, state-created liberty interest. 5 The seventh circuit has considered a similar case involving a claim that a protected liberty interest is created by WAC Ch. | 1 | 1989–1989 |
Brown v. Haertel
neutral
1 sentence1983Brown v. Haertel (on rehearing), 210 Wis. 354, 359 , 244 N.W. 633 , 246 N.W. 691 (1933). | 1 | 1983–1983 |
Brown v. Haertel
neutral
1 sentence1983Brown v. Haertel (on rehearing), 210 Wis. 354, 359 , 244 N.W. 633 , 246 N.W. 691 (1933). | 1 | 1983–1983 |
United States v. Carolene Products Co.
green
2 sentences1975Aliens as a class are a prime example of a *Page 68 `discrete and insular' minority (see United States v. Carolene Products Company , 304 U.S. 144 , 152-153 , 58 S.Ct. 778 , 783-784 , 82 L.Ed. 1234 (1938), for whom such heightened judicial solicitude is appropriate." 403 U.S. at 372 . 1975Aliens as a class are a prime example of a *Page 68 `discrete and insular' minority (see United States v. Carolene Products Company , 304 U.S. 144 , 152-153 , 58 S.Ct. 778 , 783-784 , 82 L.Ed. 1234 (1938), for whom such heightened judicial solicitude is appropriate." 403 U.S. at 372 . | 1 | 1975–1975 |
Graham v. Richardson
green
2 sentences1975In Graham v. Richardson (1971), 403 U.S. 365 , 91 S.Ct. 1848 , 29 L.Ed.2d 534 , a case involving a challenge to both Arizona's and Pennsylvania's welfare laws which discriminated against aliens, the court stated: "[C]lassifications based on alienage, like those based on nationality or race, are inherently suspect and subject to close judicial scrutiny. 1975In Graham v. Richardson (1971), 403 U.S. 365 , 91 S.Ct. 1848 , 29 L.Ed.2d 534 , a case involving a challenge to both Arizona's and Pennsylvania's welfare laws which discriminated against aliens, the court stated: "[C]lassifications based on alienage, like those based on nationality or race, are inherently suspect and subject to close judicial scrutiny. | 1 | 1975–1975 |
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.