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release claim in Wisconsin

14 Wisconsin opinions name it 2 courts 1882–2021 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 (3)

CaseFollowedCited
Richards v. Richardsgreen
wis · 1994 · cited in 2 Wisconsin opinions naming this issue, 1995–2016
2 sentences

2016See Richards, 181 Wis. 2d at 1011 .

2016See Richards, 181 Wis. 2d at 1011 .

22
State ex rel. Kennedy v. Brunstgreen
wis · 1870 · cited in 1 Wisconsin opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
1 sentence

2020Kennedy v. Brunst, 26 Wis. 412, 414 (1870)).

11
College Mobile Home Park & Sales, Inc. v. Hoffmanngreen
wis · 1976 · cited in 1 Wisconsin opinions naming this issue, 1982–1982
2 sentences

1982See College Mobile Home Park & Sales, Inc. v. Hoffman, 72 Wis. 2d at 519 (courts must examine the actual effect of the particular release clause upon the parties).

1982See College Mobile Home Park & Sales, Inc. v. Hoffman, 72 Wis. 2d at 519 (courts must examine the actual effect of the particular release clause upon the parties).

11

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 (23)

CaseCitedYears
Data Key Partners v. Permira Advisors LLC green
wis · 2014
1 sentence

2021Accordingly, we conclude that the Associations’ allegations do not “plausibly suggest a violation of applicable law.” Data Key, 356 Wis. 2d 665, ¶21 .

12021–2021
Kocken v. Wisconsin Council 40 green
wis · 2007
2 sentences

2020STAT. § 59.27(1) in a way that requires us to interpret § 59.27(1) to create sweeping 13 authority for Wisconsin sheriffs over all aspects of inmate management and conduct, including authority to decide whether to release an inmate who has been granted the release privilege by a court. ¶32 As our supreme court has had occasion to note as long ago as 1870, while sheriffs are constitutional elected office holders, our state constitution “‘nowhere defines what powers, rights and duties shall attach or belong to the office of sheriff.’” Kocken v. Wisconsin Council 40, AFSCME, 2007 WI 72, ¶34 , 301

2020STAT. § 59.27(1) in a way that requires us to interpret § 59.27(1) to create sweeping 13 authority for Wisconsin sheriffs over all aspects of inmate management and conduct, including authority to decide whether to release an inmate who has been granted the release privilege by a court. ¶32 As our supreme court has had occasion to note as long ago as 1870, while sheriffs are constitutional elected office holders, our state constitution “‘nowhere defines what powers, rights and duties shall attach or belong to the office of sheriff.’” Kocken v. Wisconsin Council 40, AFSCME, 2007 WI 72, ¶34 , 301

12020–2020
State Ex Rel. Olson v. Litscher green
wisctapp · 2000
2 sentences

2020Olson v. Litscher, 2000 WI App 61, ¶3 , 233 Wis. 2d 685 , 608 N.W.2d 425 .

2020Olson v. Litscher, 2000 WI App 61, ¶3 , 233 Wis. 2d 685 , 608 N.W.2d 425 .

12020–2020
State Ex Rel. Deisinger v. Treffert green
wis · 1978
2 sentences

2002Deisinger v. Treffert, 85 Wis. 2d 257, 267-68 , 270 N.W.2d 402 (1978) (in the absence of textual support, court read a release requirement into a statute specifying the maximum confinement of persons deemed incompetent to stand trial); Huebner v. State, 33 Wis. 2d 505, 528-29 , 147 N.W.2d 646 (1967) (in the absence of textual support, court read a hearing requirement into the Sex Crimes Act). 5 ¶ 21.

2002Deisinger v. Treffert, 85 Wis. 2d 257, 267-68 , 270 N.W.2d 402 (1978) (in the absence of textual support, court read a release requirement into a statute specifying the maximum confinement of persons deemed incompetent to stand trial); Huebner v. State, 33 Wis. 2d 505, 528-29 , 147 N.W.2d 646 (1967) (in the absence of textual support, court read a hearing requirement into the Sex Crimes Act). 5 ¶ 21.

12002–2002
Huebner v. State green
wis · 1967
2 sentences

2002Deisinger v. Treffert, 85 Wis. 2d 257, 267-68 , 270 N.W.2d 402 (1978) (in the absence of textual support, court read a release requirement into a statute specifying the maximum confinement of persons deemed incompetent to stand trial); Huebner v. State, 33 Wis. 2d 505, 528-29 , 147 N.W.2d 646 (1967) (in the absence of textual support, court read a hearing requirement into the Sex Crimes Act). 5 ¶ 21.

2002Deisinger v. Treffert, 85 Wis. 2d 257, 267-68 , 270 N.W.2d 402 (1978) (in the absence of textual support, court read a release requirement into a statute specifying the maximum confinement of persons deemed incompetent to stand trial); Huebner v. State, 33 Wis. 2d 505, 528-29 , 147 N.W.2d 646 (1967) (in the absence of textual support, court read a hearing requirement into the Sex Crimes Act). 5 ¶ 21.

12002–2002
Cunningham v. Metropolitan Life Insurance green
wis · 1985
2 sentences

1994In such a case the insured would recover the entire amount and hold such portion as properly belongs to the insurance company as trustee.... [T]he defendant will be sufficiently protected if the insurance company files a release of its claim or an assignment of its rights to plaintiff, the filing of one or the other of these instruments should be made the condition upon which judgment may be entered for plaintiff." Patitucci, 206 Wis. at 363 . [10] The burden of proof is used here in the same context as it was cited above from Cunningham, 121 Wis. 2d at 445-446 .

1994The burden of proof is used here in the same context as it was cited above from Cunningham, 121 Wis. 2d at 445-446 .

11994–1994
D'ANGELO v. Cornell Paperboard Products Co. green
wis · 1963
2 sentences

1994It begins with the burden of production and includes the burden of persuasion. [11] "The remedy of subrogation is highly favored and the courts are inclined to extend rather than to restrict the principle, and to give it a liberal application." D'Angelo v. Cornell Paperboard Products Co., 19 Wis. 2d 390 , 402 n.13, 120 N.W.2d 70 (1963). [12] Continental cited the above provision from A&F's policy in its briefs in support of motions after verdict in order to show that A&F was authorized to make the Vogt payment under its contract. [13] The concurrence states that this case is settled on contrac

1994It begins with the burden of production and includes the burden of persuasion. [11] "The remedy of subrogation is highly favored and the courts are inclined to extend rather than to restrict the principle, and to give it a liberal application." D'Angelo v. Cornell Paperboard Products Co., 19 Wis. 2d 390 , 402 n.13, 120 N.W.2d 70 (1963). [12] Continental cited the above provision from A&F's policy in its briefs in support of motions after verdict in order to show that A&F was authorized to make the Vogt payment under its contract. [13] The concurrence states that this case is settled on contrac

11994–1994
Patitucci v. Gerhardt green
wis · 1932
2 sentences

1994In such a case the insured would recover the entire amount and hold such portion as properly belongs to the insurance company as trustee.... [T]he defendant will be sufficiently protected if the insurance company files a release of its claim or an assignment of its rights to plaintiff, the filing of one or the other of these instruments should be made the condition upon which judgment may be entered for plaintiff." Patitucci, 206 Wis. at 363 . [10] The burden of proof is used here in the same context as it was cited above from Cunningham, 121 Wis. 2d at 445-446 .

1994In such a case the insured would recover the entire amount and hold such portion as properly belongs to the insurance company as trustee.... [T]he defendant will be sufficiently protected if the insurance company files a release of its claim or an assignment of its rights to plaintiff, the filing of one or the other of these instruments should be made the condition upon which judgment may be entered for plaintiff." Patitucci, 206 Wis. at 363 .

11994–1994
Greene v. Waters green
wis · 1951
2 sentences

1973In Greene v. Waters (1951), 260 Wis. 40 , 49 N. W. 2d 919 , the release contained a reservation of rights and thus a full release had not been given and the conclusive presumption of intent did not apply. 3 In Hartley v. St.

1973In Greene v. Waters (1951), 260 Wis. 40 , 49 N. W. 2d 919 , the release contained a reservation of rights and thus a full release had not been given and the conclusive presumption of intent did not apply. 3 In Hartley v. St.

11973–1973
Schiefelbein v. Fidelity & Casualty Co. of New York neutral
wis · 1909
2 sentences

1949Co. (1909), 139 Wis. 612, 615 , 120 N. W. 398 , the question was whether the plaintiff *625 was induced to sign a release of a claim for personal injuries by fraud, and it was held that to impeach a formal written release on the ground of fraud or mistake the proof must be clear and convincing beyond reasonable controversy.

1949Co. (1909), 139 Wis. 612, 615 , 120 N. W. 398 , the question was whether the plaintiff *625 was induced to sign a release of a claim for personal injuries by fraud, and it was held that to impeach a formal written release on the ground of fraud or mistake the proof must be clear and convincing beyond reasonable controversy.

11949–1949
Baldwin v. Benedict neutral
iowa · 1900
2 sentences

1938In the case of Baldwin v. Benedict, 111 Iowa, 741—743, 82 N. W. 956 , the mortgagor requested the mortgagee to release certain parcels of land after an action had been commenced to foreclose the mortgage.

1938In the case of Baldwin v. Benedict, 111 Iowa, 741—743, 82 N. W. 956 , the mortgagor requested the mortgagee to release certain parcels of land after an action had been commenced to foreclose the mortgage.

11938–1938
Nassoiy v. . Tomlinson green
ny · 1896
2 sentences

1924Defendant’s counsel rely largely on Thomas v. Columbia P. Co. 144 Wis. 470 , 129 N. W. 522 ; Frank v. Frost, 170 Wis. 353 , 174 N. W. 911 ; and Nassoiy v. Tomlinson, 148 N. Y. 326 , 42 N. E. 715 , upon the proposition that' the retention of the check and the use of the proceeds by the plaintiff constitute an accord and satisfaction as a matter of law.

1924Defendant’s counsel rely largely on Thomas v. Columbia P. Co. 144 Wis. 470 , 129 N. W. 522 ; Frank v. Frost, 170 Wis. 353 , 174 N. W. 911 ; and Nassoiy v. Tomlinson, 148 N. Y. 326 , 42 N. E. 715 , upon the proposition that' the retention of the check and the use of the proceeds by the plaintiff constitute an accord and satisfaction as a matter of law.

11924–1924
Thomas v. Columbia Phonograph Co. green
wis · 1911
2 sentences

1924Defendant’s counsel rely largely on Thomas v. Columbia P. Co. 144 Wis. 470 , 129 N. W. 522 ; Frank v. Frost, 170 Wis. 353 , 174 N. W. 911 ; and Nassoiy v. Tomlinson, 148 N. Y. 326 , 42 N. E. 715 , upon the proposition that' the retention of the check and the use of the proceeds by the plaintiff constitute an accord and satisfaction as a matter of law.

1924Defendant’s counsel rely largely on Thomas v. Columbia P. Co. 144 Wis. 470 , 129 N. W. 522 ; Frank v. Frost, 170 Wis. 353 , 174 N. W. 911 ; and Nassoiy v. Tomlinson, 148 N. Y. 326 , 42 N. E. 715 , upon the proposition that' the retention of the check and the use of the proceeds by the plaintiff constitute an accord and satisfaction as a matter of law.

11924–1924
Frank v. Frost green
wis · 1919
2 sentences

1924Defendant’s counsel rely largely on Thomas v. Columbia P. Co. 144 Wis. 470 , 129 N. W. 522 ; Frank v. Frost, 170 Wis. 353 , 174 N. W. 911 ; and Nassoiy v. Tomlinson, 148 N. Y. 326 , 42 N. E. 715 , upon the proposition that' the retention of the check and the use of the proceeds by the plaintiff constitute an accord and satisfaction as a matter of law.

1924Defendant’s counsel rely largely on Thomas v. Columbia P. Co. 144 Wis. 470 , 129 N. W. 522 ; Frank v. Frost, 170 Wis. 353 , 174 N. W. 911 ; and Nassoiy v. Tomlinson, 148 N. Y. 326 , 42 N. E. 715 , upon the proposition that' the retention of the check and the use of the proceeds by the plaintiff constitute an accord and satisfaction as a matter of law.

11924–1924
Higham v. Harris green
ind · 1886
1 sentence

1894The rule seems to be stated fairly well by the late Mr. Justice Mitchell, of Indiana, in one of the cases cited, as follows: “If the results of a contract or settlement by which a party is sought to be estopped, or which is set up to prevent the assertion of a right, are such as to be of no benefit to one, or no detriment to the other, contracting party, that is, if nothing of value was parted with on the one hand or received on the other, the contract may be disaffirmed without a formal restoration, on the principle that the law does not require an idle ceremony.” Higham v. Harris, 108 Ind. 2

11894–1894
Robinson v. Godfrey green
mich · 1852
1 sentence

1885Phelps v. Johnson, 8 Johns. 54 ; Cuyler v. Cuyler, 2 Johns. 187 ; Robinson v. Godfrey, 2 Mich. 408 ; White v. Dingley, 4 Mass. 433 ; Sewall v. Sparrow, 16 Mass. 24 ; Jackson v. Stackhouse, 1 Cow. 122 ; Hamaker v. Eberley, 2 Binn. 510 ; Reed v. Shaw, 1 Blackf. 245 .

11885–1885
Jackson v. Stackhouse neutral
nysupct · 1823
1 sentence

1885Phelps v. Johnson, 8 Johns. 54 ; Cuyler v. Cuyler, 2 Johns. 187 ; Robinson v. Godfrey, 2 Mich. 408 ; White v. Dingley, 4 Mass. 433 ; Sewall v. Sparrow, 16 Mass. 24 ; Jackson v. Stackhouse, 1 Cow. 122 ; Hamaker v. Eberley, 2 Binn. 510 ; Reed v. Shaw, 1 Blackf. 245 .

11885–1885
Phelps v. Johnson neutral
nysupct · 1811
1 sentence

1885Phelps v. Johnson, 8 Johns. 54 ; Cuyler v. Cuyler, 2 Johns. 187 ; Robinson v. Godfrey, 2 Mich. 408 ; White v. Dingley, 4 Mass. 433 ; Sewall v. Sparrow, 16 Mass. 24 ; Jackson v. Stackhouse, 1 Cow. 122 ; Hamaker v. Eberley, 2 Binn. 510 ; Reed v. Shaw, 1 Blackf. 245 .

11885–1885
White v. Dingley green
mass · 1808
1 sentence

1885Phelps v. Johnson, 8 Johns. 54 ; Cuyler v. Cuyler, 2 Johns. 187 ; Robinson v. Godfrey, 2 Mich. 408 ; White v. Dingley, 4 Mass. 433 ; Sewall v. Sparrow, 16 Mass. 24 ; Jackson v. Stackhouse, 1 Cow. 122 ; Hamaker v. Eberley, 2 Binn. 510 ; Reed v. Shaw, 1 Blackf. 245 .

11885–1885
Sewall v. Sparrow neutral
mass · 1819
1 sentence

1885Phelps v. Johnson, 8 Johns. 54 ; Cuyler v. Cuyler, 2 Johns. 187 ; Robinson v. Godfrey, 2 Mich. 408 ; White v. Dingley, 4 Mass. 433 ; Sewall v. Sparrow, 16 Mass. 24 ; Jackson v. Stackhouse, 1 Cow. 122 ; Hamaker v. Eberley, 2 Binn. 510 ; Reed v. Shaw, 1 Blackf. 245 .

11885–1885
Reed v. Shaw green
ind · 1823
1 sentence

1885Phelps v. Johnson, 8 Johns. 54 ; Cuyler v. Cuyler, 2 Johns. 187 ; Robinson v. Godfrey, 2 Mich. 408 ; White v. Dingley, 4 Mass. 433 ; Sewall v. Sparrow, 16 Mass. 24 ; Jackson v. Stackhouse, 1 Cow. 122 ; Hamaker v. Eberley, 2 Binn. 510 ; Reed v. Shaw, 1 Blackf. 245 .

11885–1885
Smith v. Mariner neutral
wis · 1856
1 sentence

1882Smith v. Mariner, 5 Wis., 551 ; Kelley v. Sheldon, 8 Wis., 258 .

11882–1882
Kelley v. Sheldon neutral
wis · 1859
1 sentence

1882Smith v. Mariner, 5 Wis., 551 ; Kelley v. Sheldon, 8 Wis., 258 .

11882–1882

Statutes the citing opinions construe

WI § Wis. Stat. § 802.08 (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 102 (1843–2025) CA 100 (1920–2026) TX 80 (1904–2026) IL 52 (1897–2026) FL 38 (1932–2021) PA 37 (1914–2025) LA 35 (1919–2021) MA 24 (1870–2020) IN 23 (1852–2018) GA 23 (1927–2020) MI 23 (1935–2024) NC 22 (1927–2021) AL 21 (1855–2016) MD 21 (1928–2025) NJ 20 (1931–2026) MO 19 (1913–2024) WA 19 (1937–2026) AZ 18 (1966–2023) WV 17 (1916–2018) VA 17 (1851–2017) OH 16 (1908–2025) DE 15 (1973–2026) OR 15 (1919–2026) WI 14 (1882–2021) MN 13 (1889–2024) IA 12 (1915–2019) CO 10 (1960–2026) KY 10 (1916–2019) SC 8 (1897–2024) NM 8 (1938–2023) AR 7 (1891–2007) WY 6 (1902–2011) KS 6 (1922–2013) VT 6 (1933–2022) TN 6 (1985–2015) SD 5 (1962–2016) MS 5 (1924–2019) CT 5 (1836–2019) AK 5 (1984–2026) DC 5 (1979–2001) UT 5 (1920–2020) NH 4 (1851–2019) RI 4 (1916–2021) NV 4 (1965–2013) ME 3 (1984–2022) OK 3 (1918–1924) MT 3 (1919–2017) ID 3 (1982–1995) HI 3 (1997–2013)

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