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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.
| Case | Followed | Cited |
|---|---|---|
Richards v. Richardsgreen2 sentences2016See Richards, 181 Wis. 2d at 1011 . 2016See Richards, 181 Wis. 2d at 1011 . | 2 | 2 |
State ex rel. Kennedy v. Brunstgreen1 sentence2020Kennedy v. Brunst, 26 Wis. 412, 414 (1870)). | 1 | 1 |
College Mobile Home Park & Sales, Inc. v. Hoffmanngreen2 sentences1982See 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). | 1 | 1 |
| Case | Negative | Cited |
|---|---|---|
| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Wisconsin. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
| Case | Cited | Years |
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Data Key Partners v. Permira Advisors LLC
green
1 sentence2021Accordingly, we conclude that the Associations’ allegations do not “plausibly suggest a violation of applicable law.” Data Key, 356 Wis. 2d 665, ¶21 . | 1 | 2021–2021 |
Kocken v. Wisconsin Council 40
green
2 sentences2020STAT. § 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 | 1 | 2020–2020 |
State Ex Rel. Olson v. Litscher
green
2 sentences2020Olson 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 . | 1 | 2020–2020 |
State Ex Rel. Deisinger v. Treffert
green
2 sentences2002Deisinger 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. | 1 | 2002–2002 |
Huebner v. State
green
2 sentences2002Deisinger 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. | 1 | 2002–2002 |
Cunningham v. Metropolitan Life Insurance
green
2 sentences1994In 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 . | 1 | 1994–1994 |
D'ANGELO v. Cornell Paperboard Products Co.
green
2 sentences1994It 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 | 1 | 1994–1994 |
Patitucci v. Gerhardt
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2 sentences1994In 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 . | 1 | 1994–1994 |
Greene v. Waters
green
2 sentences1973In 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. | 1 | 1973–1973 |
Schiefelbein v. Fidelity & Casualty Co. of New York
neutral
2 sentences1949Co. (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. | 1 | 1949–1949 |
Baldwin v. Benedict
neutral
2 sentences1938In 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. | 1 | 1938–1938 |
Nassoiy v. . Tomlinson
green
2 sentences1924Defendant’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. | 1 | 1924–1924 |
Thomas v. Columbia Phonograph Co.
green
2 sentences1924Defendant’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. | 1 | 1924–1924 |
Frank v. Frost
green
2 sentences1924Defendant’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. | 1 | 1924–1924 |
Higham v. Harris
green
1 sentence1894The 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 | 1 | 1894–1894 |
Robinson v. Godfrey
green
1 sentence1885Phelps 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 . | 1 | 1885–1885 |
Jackson v. Stackhouse
neutral
1 sentence1885Phelps 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 . | 1 | 1885–1885 |
Phelps v. Johnson
neutral
1 sentence1885Phelps 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 . | 1 | 1885–1885 |
White v. Dingley
green
1 sentence1885Phelps 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 . | 1 | 1885–1885 |
Sewall v. Sparrow
neutral
1 sentence1885Phelps 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 . | 1 | 1885–1885 |
Reed v. Shaw
green
1 sentence1885Phelps 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 . | 1 | 1885–1885 |
Smith v. Mariner
neutral
1 sentence1882Smith v. Mariner, 5 Wis., 551 ; Kelley v. Sheldon, 8 Wis., 258 . | 1 | 1882–1882 |
Kelley v. Sheldon
neutral
1 sentence1882Smith v. Mariner, 5 Wis., 551 ; Kelley v. Sheldon, 8 Wis., 258 . | 1 | 1882–1882 |
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.