often repeated rule in Wisconsin

15 Wisconsin opinions name it 2 courts 1967–2026 2 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 (4)

Case	Followed	Cited
Wirth v. Ehlygreen wis · 1980 · cited in 9 Wisconsin opinions naming this issue, 1980–2019 2 sentences 2019Nov. 2015). 3 See State v. Dowdy , 2012 WI 12 , ¶ 5, 338 Wis. 2d 565 , 808 N.W.2d 691 ("As a general rule, issues not raised in the circuit court will not be considered for the first time on appeal."); Wirth v. Ehly , 93 Wis. 2d 433 , 443, 287 N.W.2d 140 (1980) ("It is the often repeated rule in this State that issues not raised or considered in the trial court will not be considered for the first time on appeal."); Raasch v. City of Milwaukee , 2008 WI App 54 , ¶ 8, 310 Wis. 2d 230 , 750 N.W.2d 492 (appellate court justified in rejecting undeveloped arguments). 4 It is undisputed that the fed 2019Nov. 2015). 3 See State v. Dowdy , 2012 WI 12 , ¶ 5, 338 Wis. 2d 565 , 808 N.W.2d 691 ("As a general rule, issues not raised in the circuit court will not be considered for the first time on appeal."); Wirth v. Ehly , 93 Wis. 2d 433 , 443, 287 N.W.2d 140 (1980) ("It is the often repeated rule in this State that issues not raised or considered in the trial court will not be considered for the first time on appeal."); Raasch v. City of Milwaukee , 2008 WI App 54 , ¶ 8, 310 Wis. 2d 230 , 750 N.W.2d 492 (appellate court justified in rejecting undeveloped arguments). 4 It is undisputed that the fed	6	9
State v. Bodohgreen wis · 1999 · cited in 2 Wisconsin opinions naming this issue, 2023–2026 2 sentences 2026See State v. Bodoh, 226 Wis. 2d 718, 737 , 595 N.W.2d 330 (1999) (“It is the often-repeated rule in this State that issues not raised or considered in the trial court will not be considered for the first time on appeal.” (citation omitted)). 14 No. 2025AP425-CR ¶35 Similarly, Zapata makes vague arguments related to the First Amendment and whether she acted in excess of her authority under WIS. 2026See State v. Bodoh, 226 Wis. 2d 718, 737 , 595 N.W.2d 330 (1999) (“It is the often-repeated rule in this State that issues not raised or considered in the trial court will not be considered for the first time on appeal.” (citation omitted)). 14 No. 2025AP425-CR ¶35 Similarly, Zapata makes vague arguments related to the First Amendment and whether she acted in excess of her authority under WIS.	2	2
Jackson v. Bensongreen · 1998 · cited in 2 Wisconsin opinions naming this issue, 2000–2016 2 sentences 2016See Jackson v. Benson, 218 Wis. 2d 835, 901 , 578 N.W.2d 602 (1998) ("It is the often repeated rule in this state that issues not considered by the circuit court will not be considered for the first time on appeal."). ¶ 12. 2016See Jackson v. Benson, 218 Wis. 2d 835, 901 , 578 N.W.2d 602 (1998) ("It is the often repeated rule in this state that issues not considered by the circuit court will not be considered for the first time on appeal."). ¶ 12.	1	2
Wilson v. Waukesha Countygreen wisctapp · 1990 · cited in 1 Wisconsin opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009 2 sentences 2009See 687 Wirth v. Ehly, 93 Wis. 2d 433, 443 , 287 N.W.2d 140 (1980) ("It is the often repeated rule in this State that issues not raised or considered in the trial court will not he considered for the first time on appeal."), superseded on other grounds by statute, Wis. Stat. § 895.52 , as recognized in Wilson v. Waukesha County, 157 Wis. 2d 790 , 460 N.W.2d 830 (Ct. App. 1990). ¶ 13. 2009See 687 Wirth v. Ehly, 93 Wis. 2d 433, 443 , 287 N.W.2d 140 (1980) ("It is the often repeated rule in this State that issues not raised or considered in the trial court will not he considered for the first time on appeal."), superseded on other grounds by statute, Wis. Stat. § 895.52 , as recognized in Wilson v. Waukesha County, 157 Wis. 2d 790 , 460 N.W.2d 830 (Ct. App. 1990). ¶ 13.	1	1

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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

Also cited on this issue (9)

Case	Cited	Years
Terpstra v. Soiltest, Inc. green wis · 1974 2 sentences 1980“It is the often-repeated rule in this State that issues not raised or considered in the trial court will not be considered for the first time on appeal.” Wirth v. Ehly, 93 Wis.2d 433, 443 , 287 N.W.2d 140 (1980); Terpstra v. Soiltest, Inc., 63 Wis.2d 585, 593 , 218 N.W.2d 129 (1974). 1980“It is the often-repeated rule in this State that issues not raised or considered in the trial court will not be considered for the first time on appeal.” Wirth v. Ehly, 93 Wis.2d 433, 443 , 287 N.W.2d 140 (1980); Terpstra v. Soiltest, Inc., 63 Wis.2d 585, 593 , 218 N.W.2d 129 (1974).	2	1980–1980
State v. Dowdy green wis · 2012 2 sentences 2019Nov. 2015). 3 See State v. Dowdy , 2012 WI 12 , ¶ 5, 338 Wis. 2d 565 , 808 N.W.2d 691 ("As a general rule, issues not raised in the circuit court will not be considered for the first time on appeal."); Wirth v. Ehly , 93 Wis. 2d 433 , 443, 287 N.W.2d 140 (1980) ("It is the often repeated rule in this State that issues not raised or considered in the trial court will not be considered for the first time on appeal."); Raasch v. City of Milwaukee , 2008 WI App 54 , ¶ 8, 310 Wis. 2d 230 , 750 N.W.2d 492 (appellate court justified in rejecting undeveloped arguments). 4 It is undisputed that the fed 2019Nov. 2015). 3 See State v. Dowdy , 2012 WI 12 , ¶ 5, 338 Wis. 2d 565 , 808 N.W.2d 691 ("As a general rule, issues not raised in the circuit court will not be considered for the first time on appeal."); Wirth v. Ehly , 93 Wis. 2d 433 , 443, 287 N.W.2d 140 (1980) ("It is the often repeated rule in this State that issues not raised or considered in the trial court will not be considered for the first time on appeal."); Raasch v. City of Milwaukee , 2008 WI App 54 , ¶ 8, 310 Wis. 2d 230 , 750 N.W.2d 492 (appellate court justified in rejecting undeveloped arguments). 4 It is undisputed that the fed	1	2019–2019
Raasch v. City of Milwaukee green wisctapp · 2008 2 sentences 2019Nov. 2015). 3 See State v. Dowdy , 2012 WI 12 , ¶ 5, 338 Wis. 2d 565 , 808 N.W.2d 691 ("As a general rule, issues not raised in the circuit court will not be considered for the first time on appeal."); Wirth v. Ehly , 93 Wis. 2d 433 , 443, 287 N.W.2d 140 (1980) ("It is the often repeated rule in this State that issues not raised or considered in the trial court will not be considered for the first time on appeal."); Raasch v. City of Milwaukee , 2008 WI App 54 , ¶ 8, 310 Wis. 2d 230 , 750 N.W.2d 492 (appellate court justified in rejecting undeveloped arguments). 4 It is undisputed that the fed 2019Nov. 2015). 3 See State v. Dowdy , 2012 WI 12 , ¶ 5, 338 Wis. 2d 565 , 808 N.W.2d 691 ("As a general rule, issues not raised in the circuit court will not be considered for the first time on appeal."); Wirth v. Ehly , 93 Wis. 2d 433 , 443, 287 N.W.2d 140 (1980) ("It is the often repeated rule in this State that issues not raised or considered in the trial court will not be considered for the first time on appeal."); Raasch v. City of Milwaukee , 2008 WI App 54 , ¶ 8, 310 Wis. 2d 230 , 750 N.W.2d 492 (appellate court justified in rejecting undeveloped arguments). 4 It is undisputed that the fed	1	2019–2019
Dowhower v. West Bend Mutual Insurance green wis · 2000 1 sentence 2000While the Dowhower court remanded to the circuit court to decide whether the insurance policy there was ambiguous, Dowhower, 2000 WI 73 at ¶ 35 , four justices addressed the question of ambiguity, id. at ¶ 35, ¶ 37, ¶ 55. 9 "It is the often repeated rule in this state that issues not considered by the circuit court will not be considered for the first time on appeal.	1	2000–2000
Winch v. Public Service Commission neutral wis · 1980 1 sentence 1980“It is the often-repeated rule in the State that issues not raised or considered in the trial court will not be considered for the first time on appeal.” Wirth v. Ehly, 93 Wis.2d 433, 443 , 287 N.W.2d 140, 145 (1980) ; Terpstra v. Soiltest, Inc., 63 Wis.2d 585, 593 , 218 N.W.2d 129 (1974). *728 In Winch, 96 Wis.2d 362 , the supreme court refused to address the contention that the PSC should not have considered lost toll revenues in evaluating the cost of providing extended area service.	1	1980–1980
Binder v. City of Madison green wis · 1976 2 sentences 1980Binder v. Madison, 72 Wis.2d 613 , 241 N.W.2d 613 (1976); Hortonville Ed. Asso. v. Joint Sch. 1980Binder v. Madison, 72 Wis.2d 613 , 241 N.W.2d 613 (1976); Hortonville Ed. Asso. v. Joint Sch.	1	1980–1980
State v. John green wis · 1960 2 sentences 1967State v. Johnson (1960), 11 Wis. (2d) 130, 137, 104 N. W. (2d) 379 ; State v. John (1960), 11 Wis. (2d) 1, 103 N. W. (2d) 304 ; Parke v. State (1931), 204 Wis. 443 , 235 N. W. 775 ; State v. Stevens (1965), 26 Wis. (2d) 451, 132 N. W. (2d) 502 . 1967State v. Johnson (1960), 11 Wis. (2d) 130, 137, 104 N. W. (2d) 379 ; State v. John (1960), 11 Wis. (2d) 1, 103 N. W. (2d) 304 ; Parke v. State (1931), 204 Wis. 443 , 235 N. W. 775 ; State v. Stevens (1965), 26 Wis. (2d) 451, 132 N. W. (2d) 502 .	1	1967–1967
Parke v. State green wis · 1931 2 sentences 1967State v. Johnson (1960), 11 Wis. (2d) 130, 137, 104 N. W. (2d) 379 ; State v. John (1960), 11 Wis. (2d) 1, 103 N. W. (2d) 304 ; Parke v. State (1931), 204 Wis. 443 , 235 N. W. 775 ; State v. Stevens (1965), 26 Wis. (2d) 451, 132 N. W. (2d) 502 . 1967State v. Johnson (1960), 11 Wis. (2d) 130, 137, 104 N. W. (2d) 379 ; State v. John (1960), 11 Wis. (2d) 1, 103 N. W. (2d) 304 ; Parke v. State (1931), 204 Wis. 443 , 235 N. W. 775 ; State v. Stevens (1965), 26 Wis. (2d) 451, 132 N. W. (2d) 502 .	1	1967–1967
State v. Stevens green wis · 1965 2 sentences 1967State v. Johnson (1960), 11 Wis. (2d) 130, 137, 104 N. W. (2d) 379 ; State v. John (1960), 11 Wis. (2d) 1, 103 N. W. (2d) 304 ; Parke v. State (1931), 204 Wis. 443 , 235 N. W. 775 ; State v. Stevens (1965), 26 Wis. (2d) 451, 132 N. W. (2d) 502 . 1967State v. Johnson (1960), 11 Wis. (2d) 130, 137, 104 N. W. (2d) 379 ; State v. John (1960), 11 Wis. (2d) 1, 103 N. W. (2d) 304 ; Parke v. State (1931), 204 Wis. 443 , 235 N. W. 775 ; State v. Stevens (1965), 26 Wis. (2d) 451, 132 N. W. (2d) 502 .	1	1967–1967

Where else courts name it

WI 15 (1967–2026) MD 14 (1949–2013) IL 8 (1911–2015) TX 6 (1918–2014) CA 6 (1950–2025) MO 5 (1948–1987) WV 5 (2002–2025) KS 5 (1952–1964) WA 4 (1924–1994) GA 4 (1905–2024) PA 3 (1979–1985) LA 3 (1962–1991) OK 3 (1948–1974) NC 3 (1970–2022) IN 2 (1900–1942) AL 2 (1956–1998) MS 2 (1986–1991) MN 2 (1964–1968) NY 2 (2004–2013) MI 2 (1970–2006) MA 2 (1977–1990)

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