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comity doctrine in Wisconsin

14 Wisconsin opinions name it 2 courts 1950–2025 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.

Followed or applied (2)

CaseFollowedCited
Hughes v. Fettergreen
scotus · 1951 · cited in 3 Wisconsin opinions naming this issue, 1974–1991
2 sentences

1991Wisconsin applies the doctrine of comity "unless to do so is contrary to the law, morals, or policy of the state where the action is sought to be maintained." Id.

1991Wisconsin applies the doctrine of comity "unless to do so is contrary to the law, morals, or policy of the state where the action is sought to be maintained." Id.

13
Sweet v. Bergegreen
wisctapp · 1983 · cited in 1 Wisconsin opinions naming this issue, 2003–2003
2 sentences

2003See Sweet v. Berge, 113 Wis. 2d 61, 67 , 334 N.W.2d 559 (Ct. App. 1983). ¶ 28.

2003See Sweet v. Berge, 113 Wis. 2d 61, 67 , 334 N.W.2d 559 (Ct. App. 1983). ¶ 28.

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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
Teague v. Bad River Band of the Lake Superior Tribe of Chippewa Indians green
wis · 2000
2 sentences

2025According to “the traditional doctrine of comity, … courts will as a matter of discretion rather than obligation 9 No. 2024AP1673 defer to the assertion of jurisdiction … of other states or sovereigns out of mutual respect, and for the purpose of furthering the orderly administration of justice.” Teague v. Bad River Band, 2000 WI 79, ¶35 , 236 Wis. 2d 384 , 612 N.W.2d 709 . ¶22 We review a circuit court’s determination that principles of comity require dismissal for an erroneous exercise of discretion.

2025According to “the traditional doctrine of comity, … courts will as a matter of discretion rather than obligation 9 No. 2024AP1673 defer to the assertion of jurisdiction … of other states or sovereigns out of mutual respect, and for the purpose of furthering the orderly administration of justice.” Teague v. Bad River Band, 2000 WI 79, ¶35 , 236 Wis. 2d 384 , 612 N.W.2d 709 . ¶22 We review a circuit court’s determination that principles of comity require dismissal for an erroneous exercise of discretion.

32003–2025
Hughes v. Fetter green
wis · 1950
2 sentences

1974The doctrine of comity, as applied in Wisconsin, was well stated in Hughes v. Fetter (1950), 257 Wis. 35, 39 , 42 N. W. 2d 452 , 49 N. W. 2d 280 , reversed (1951), 341 U. S. 609 , 71 Sup. Ct. 980, 95 L.

1974The doctrine of comity, as applied in Wisconsin, was well stated in Hughes v. Fetter (1950), 257 Wis. 35, 39 , 42 N. W. 2d 452 , 49 N. W. 2d 280 , reversed (1951), 341 U. S. 609 , 71 Sup. Ct. 980, 95 L.

21958–1974
Daniel J. Hennessy, Jr. v. Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. green
wis · 2022
2 sentences

2025Hennessy v. Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., 2022 WI 2, ¶¶40-44 , 400 Wis. 2d 50 , 968 N.W.2d 684 .

2025Hennessy v. Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., 2022 WI 2, ¶¶40-44 , 400 Wis. 2d 50 , 968 N.W.2d 684 .

12025–2025
City of Brookfield v. Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District green
wis · 1992
1 sentence

2022It is "a doctrine of comity" and judicial efficiency, with the purpose of promoting "the proper relationship between administrative agencies and courts." Id.

12022–2022
Lane v. SHARP PACKAGING SYSTEMS, INC. green
wis · 2002
1 sentence

2022Lane, 251 Wis. 2d 68, ¶19 .

12022–2022
Marriage of Daniel-Nordin v. Nordin green
wis · 1993
2 sentences

2000Daniel-Nordin v. Nordin, 173 Wis. 2d 635, 651 , 495 N.W.2d 318 (1993); Sheridan, 65 Wis. 2d at 510 ; Brazy v. Brazy, 5 Wis. 2d 352, 361 , 92 N.W.2d 738 (1958); Sengstock v. San Carlos Apache Tribe, 165 Wis. 2d 86, 95 , 477 N.W.2d 310 (Ct. App. *406 1991).

2000Daniel-Nordin v. Nordin, 173 Wis. 2d 635, 651 , 495 N.W.2d 318 (1993); Sheridan, 65 Wis. 2d at 510 ; Brazy v. Brazy, 5 Wis. 2d 352, 361 , 92 N.W.2d 738 (1958); Sengstock v. San Carlos Apache Tribe, 165 Wis. 2d 86, 95 , 477 N.W.2d 310 (Ct. App. *406 1991).

12000–2000
In Re Custody of Sengstock green
wisctapp · 1991
2 sentences

2000Daniel-Nordin v. Nordin, 173 Wis. 2d 635, 651 , 495 N.W.2d 318 (1993); Sheridan, 65 Wis. 2d at 510 ; Brazy v. Brazy, 5 Wis. 2d 352, 361 , 92 N.W.2d 738 (1958); Sengstock v. San Carlos Apache Tribe, 165 Wis. 2d 86, 95 , 477 N.W.2d 310 (Ct. App. *406 1991).

2000Daniel-Nordin v. Nordin, 173 Wis. 2d 635, 651 , 495 N.W.2d 318 (1993); Sheridan, 65 Wis. 2d at 510 ; Brazy v. Brazy, 5 Wis. 2d 352, 361 , 92 N.W.2d 738 (1958); Sengstock v. San Carlos Apache Tribe, 165 Wis. 2d 86, 95 , 477 N.W.2d 310 (Ct. App. *406 1991).

12000–2000
Brazy v. Brazy green
wis · 1958
1 sentence

2000Daniel-Nordin v. Nordin, 173 Wis. 2d 635, 651 , 495 N.W.2d 318 (1993); Sheridan, 65 Wis. 2d at 510 ; Brazy v. Brazy, 5 Wis. 2d 352, 361 , 92 N.W.2d 738 (1958); Sengstock v. San Carlos Apache Tribe, 165 Wis. 2d 86, 95 , 477 N.W.2d 310 (Ct. App. *406 1991).

12000–2000
Sheridan v. Sheridan green
wis · 1974
1 sentence

2000Daniel-Nordin v. Nordin, 173 Wis. 2d 635, 651 , 495 N.W.2d 318 (1993); Sheridan, 65 Wis. 2d at 510 ; Brazy v. Brazy, 5 Wis. 2d 352, 361 , 92 N.W.2d 738 (1958); Sengstock v. San Carlos Apache Tribe, 165 Wis. 2d 86, 95 , 477 N.W.2d 310 (Ct. App. *406 1991).

12000–2000
J v. Ex Rel. Levine v. Barron green
wis · 1983
2 sentences

1999In J.V. v. Barron, 112 Wis. 2d 256 , 332 N.W.2d 796 (1983), our supreme court explained the doctrine of comity.

1999In J.V. v. Barron, 112 Wis. 2d 256 , 332 N.W.2d 796 (1983), our supreme court explained the doctrine of comity.

11999–1999
Fair Assessment in Real Estate Assn., Inc. v. McNary green
scotus · 1981
1 sentence

1990Id. at 103 .

11990–1990
Hughes v. Fetter neutral
wis · 1951
1 sentence

1974The doctrine of comity, as applied in Wisconsin, was well stated in Hughes v. Fetter (1950), 257 Wis. 35, 39 , 42 N. W. 2d 452 , 49 N. W. 2d 280 , reversed (1951), 341 U. S. 609 , 71 Sup. Ct. 980, 95 L.

11974–1974
Estate of Wakefield green
wis · 1923
2 sentences

1958In Estate of Wakefield (1923), 182 Wis. 208 , 196 N. W. 541 , arrearage of alimony under a California divorce judgment was considered a debt and was allowed as a claim against the share of the husband in an estate.

1958In Estate of Wakefield (1923), 182 Wis. 208 , 196 N. W. 541 , arrearage of alimony under a California divorce judgment was considered a debt and was allowed as a claim against the share of the husband in an estate.

11958–1958
In Re Chase green
nc · 1928
2 sentences

1950In re Chase, 195 N. C. 143 , 141 S. E. 471 . j_The doctrine" of comity results in recognition of a decree of a different state not entitled to full faith and credit.

1950In re Chase, 195 N. C. 143 , 141 S. E. 471 . j_The doctrine" of comity results in recognition of a decree of a different state not entitled to full faith and credit.

11950–1950

Statutes the citing opinions construe

WI § Wis. Stat. § 822.06 (5) USC § 25u.s.c.461-479 (3) USC § 28u.s.c.1360 (3) WI § Wis. Stat. § 806.245 (3) WI § Wis. Stat. § 902.02 (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

NY 67 (1890–2026) TX 40 (1911–2024) CA 28 (1923–2025) IL 22 (1934–2024) MD 14 (1934–2020) WI 14 (1950–2025) WA 14 (1981–2020) NM 11 (1997–2017) MO 10 (1906–2025) NJ 9 (1952–2026) FL 9 (1959–2025) CT 8 (1974–2019) CO 7 (1911–2019) SD 7 (1985–2024) VA 7 (1979–1997) OK 6 (1914–2008) IN 6 (1993–2013) OH 5 (1907–2012) KS 5 (1949–2021) ND 4 (1903–1990) DE 4 (2010–2018) AL 4 (1980–2009) PA 4 (1786–1937) UT 4 (1993–2019) MS 4 (1930–1997) MI 3 (1895–2017) NE 3 (1913–1951) AK 3 (1999–2025) AZ 3 (1939–2006) ME 3 (1982–2018) TN 3 (1932–2019) HI 3 (2007–2016) MN 3 (1903–2019) GA 2 (1902–1990) LA 2 (1989–2008) VT 2 (2005–2025) WY 2 (1925–1982) MA 2 (2009–2010) NV 2 (2014–2020) NH 2 (1998–2006) NC 2 (1982–2001) KY 2 (1913–2013) IA 2 (1942–2016) WV 2 (1928–2001) AR 2 (1932–2023)

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.

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