sound principle in Wisconsin

14 Wisconsin opinions name it 1 courts 1867–2016 0 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 (9)

Case	Followed	Cited
State v. Burkmangreen wis · 1980 · cited in 3 Wisconsin opinions naming this issue, 2003–2014 2 sentences 2014It should enforce a clear statute." However, "One of the few exceptions to this sound principle is that the court will seek to avoid a truly absurd or unreasonable result." Id., ¶39 (citing State v. Burkman, 96 Wis. 2d 630, 642 , 292 N.W.2d 641 (1980); State v. Mendoza, 96 Wis. 2d 106, 115 , 291 N.W.2d 478 (1980); Kayden Indus., Inc. v. Murphy, 34 Wis. 2d 718, 732 , 150 N.W.2d 447 (1967)). ¶135 There are innumerable cases in which Wisconsin courts have repeated or actually invoked this exception. ¶136 In Worachek v. Stephenson Town School District, 270 Wis. 116, 124 , 70 N.W.2d 657 (1955), the 2014It should enforce a clear statute." However, "One of the few exceptions to this sound principle is that the court will seek to avoid a truly absurd or unreasonable result." Id., ¶39 (citing State v. Burkman, 96 Wis. 2d 630, 642 , 292 N.W.2d 641 (1980); State v. Mendoza, 96 Wis. 2d 106, 115 , 291 N.W.2d 478 (1980); Kayden Indus., Inc. v. Murphy, 34 Wis. 2d 718, 732 , 150 N.W.2d 447 (1967)). ¶135 There are innumerable cases in which Wisconsin courts have repeated or actually invoked this exception. ¶136 In Worachek v. Stephenson Town School District, 270 Wis. 116, 124 , 70 N.W.2d 657 (1955), the	1	3
State v. Grunkegreen wis · 2008 · cited in 1 Wisconsin opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016 2 sentences 2016We previously have recognized that an absurd result may arise where "an interpretation would render the relevant statute contextually inconsistent or would be contrary to the clearly stated purpose of the statute." Grunke, 311 Wis. 2d 439, ¶ 31 (footnotes omitted). f 42. 2016We 18 No. 2014AP1213 previously have recognized that an absurd result may arise where "an interpretation would render the relevant statute contextually inconsistent or would be contrary to the clearly stated purpose of the statute." Grunke, 311 Wis. 2d 439, ¶31 (footnotes omitted). ¶42 Requiring notice of claim to be served by certified mail as plainly stated in Wis. Stat. § 893.82 (5) does not bring about an absurd result.	1	1
Horst v. Deere & Co.green wis · 2009 · cited in 1 Wisconsin opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010 2 sentences 2010See Horst v. Deere & Co., 2009 WI 75, ¶ 71 , 319 Wis. 2d 147 , 769 N.W.2d 536 ("One of the basic requirements of a coherent legal test is that it offer a framework for analyzing claims that provides some measure of predictability."). ¶ 44. 2010See Horst v. Deere & Co., 2009 WI 75, ¶ 71 , 319 Wis. 2d 147 , 769 N.W.2d 536 ("One of the basic requirements of a coherent legal test is that it offer a framework for analyzing claims that provides some measure of predictability."). ¶ 44.	1	1
Rosso v. Puerto Ricogreen scotus · 1968 · cited in 1 Wisconsin opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006 1 sentence 2006See, e.g., International Action Ctr. v. United States, 207 F.R.D. 1 , 3 n. 6 (D.D.C.2002). [20] Much as in NAACP, the Court in Bates v. City of Little Rock, 361 U.S. 516 , 80 S.Ct. 412 , 4 L.Ed.2d 480 (1960), spoke of "substantial uncontroverted evidence that public identification of persons in the community as members of the [NAACP] had been followed by harassment and threats of bodily harm." Id. at 524 , 80 S.Ct. 412 . [21] But cf. Britt v. Superior Court, 20 Cal.3d 844 , 143 Cal.Rptr. 695 , 574 P.2d 766, 782 (1978) (in which the majority of the court in a four-to-three decision seemingly ig	1	1
Roberts v. Pollardgreen scotus · 1968 · cited in 1 Wisconsin opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006 1 sentence 2006See, e.g., International Action Ctr. v. United States, 207 F.R.D. 1 , 3 n. 6 (D.D.C.2002). [20] Much as in NAACP, the Court in Bates v. City of Little Rock, 361 U.S. 516 , 80 S.Ct. 412 , 4 L.Ed.2d 480 (1960), spoke of "substantial uncontroverted evidence that public identification of persons in the community as members of the [NAACP] had been followed by harassment and threats of bodily harm." Id. at 524 , 80 S.Ct. 412 . [21] But cf. Britt v. Superior Court, 20 Cal.3d 844 , 143 Cal.Rptr. 695 , 574 P.2d 766, 782 (1978) (in which the majority of the court in a four-to-three decision seemingly ig	1	1
International Action Center v. United Statesgreen dcd · 2002 · cited in 1 Wisconsin opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006 2 sentences 2006See, e.g., International Action Ctr. v. United States, 207 F.R.D. 1 , 3 n. 6 (D.D.C.2002). [20] Much as in NAACP, the Court in Bates v. City of Little Rock, 361 U.S. 516 , 80 S.Ct. 412 , 4 L.Ed.2d 480 (1960), spoke of "substantial uncontroverted evidence that public identification of persons in the community as members of the [NAACP] had been followed by harassment and threats of bodily harm." Id. at 524 , 80 S.Ct. 412 . [21] But cf. Britt v. Superior Court, 20 Cal.3d 844 , 143 Cal.Rptr. 695 , 574 P.2d 766, 782 (1978) (in which the majority of the court in a four-to-three decision seemingly ig 2006See, e.g., International Action Ctr. v. United States, 207 F.R.D. 1 , 3 n.6 (D.D.C. 2002).	1	1
Bates v. City of Little Rockgreen scotus · 1960 · cited in 1 Wisconsin opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006 2 sentences 2006See, e.g., International Action Ctr. v. United States, 207 F.R.D. 1 , 3 n. 6 (D.D.C.2002). [20] Much as in NAACP, the Court in Bates v. City of Little Rock, 361 U.S. 516 , 80 S.Ct. 412 , 4 L.Ed.2d 480 (1960), spoke of "substantial uncontroverted evidence that public identification of persons in the community as members of the [NAACP] had been followed by harassment and threats of bodily harm." Id. at 524 , 80 S.Ct. 412 . [21] But cf. Britt v. Superior Court, 20 Cal.3d 844 , 143 Cal.Rptr. 695 , 574 P.2d 766, 782 (1978) (in which the majority of the court in a four-to-three decision seemingly ig 2006See, e.g., International Action Ctr. v. United States, 207 F.R.D. 1 , 3 n. 6 (D.D.C.2002). [20] Much as in NAACP, the Court in Bates v. City of Little Rock, 361 U.S. 516 , 80 S.Ct. 412 , 4 L.Ed.2d 480 (1960), spoke of "substantial uncontroverted evidence that public identification of persons in the community as members of the [NAACP] had been followed by harassment and threats of bodily harm." Id. at 524 , 80 S.Ct. 412 . [21] But cf. Britt v. Superior Court, 20 Cal.3d 844 , 143 Cal.Rptr. 695 , 574 P.2d 766, 782 (1978) (in which the majority of the court in a four-to-three decision seemingly ig	1	1
Britt v. Superior Courtgreen cal · 1978 · cited in 1 Wisconsin opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006 2 sentences 2006See, e.g., International Action Ctr. v. United States, 207 F.R.D. 1 , 3 n. 6 (D.D.C.2002). [20] Much as in NAACP, the Court in Bates v. City of Little Rock, 361 U.S. 516 , 80 S.Ct. 412 , 4 L.Ed.2d 480 (1960), spoke of "substantial uncontroverted evidence that public identification of persons in the community as members of the [NAACP] had been followed by harassment and threats of bodily harm." Id. at 524 , 80 S.Ct. 412 . [21] But cf. Britt v. Superior Court, 20 Cal.3d 844 , 143 Cal.Rptr. 695 , 574 P.2d 766, 782 (1978) (in which the majority of the court in a four-to-three decision seemingly ig 2006See, e.g., International Action Ctr. v. United States, 207 F.R.D. 1 , 3 n. 6 (D.D.C.2002). [20] Much as in NAACP, the Court in Bates v. City of Little Rock, 361 U.S. 516 , 80 S.Ct. 412 , 4 L.Ed.2d 480 (1960), spoke of "substantial uncontroverted evidence that public identification of persons in the community as members of the [NAACP] had been followed by harassment and threats of bodily harm." Id. at 524 , 80 S.Ct. 412 . [21] But cf. Britt v. Superior Court, 20 Cal.3d 844 , 143 Cal.Rptr. 695 , 574 P.2d 766, 782 (1978) (in which the majority of the court in a four-to-three decision seemingly ig	1	1
Pollard v. Robertsgreen ared · 1968 · cited in 1 Wisconsin opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006 1 sentence 2006See, e.g., International Action Ctr. v. United States, 207 F.R.D. 1 , 3 n. 6 (D.D.C.2002). [20] Much as in NAACP, the Court in Bates v. City of Little Rock, 361 U.S. 516 , 80 S.Ct. 412 , 4 L.Ed.2d 480 (1960), spoke of "substantial uncontroverted evidence that public identification of persons in the community as members of the [NAACP] had been followed by harassment and threats of bodily harm." Id. at 524 , 80 S.Ct. 412 . [21] But cf. Britt v. Superior Court, 20 Cal.3d 844 , 143 Cal.Rptr. 695 , 574 P.2d 766, 782 (1978) (in which the majority of the court in a four-to-three decision seemingly ig	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 (23)

Case	Cited	Years
State v. Hamilton green wis · 2003 2 sentences 2016However, we recognize that "[o]ne of the few exceptions to this sound principle is that [we] will seek to avoid a truly absurd or unreasonable result." State v. Hamilton, 2003 WI 50, ¶ 39 , 261 Wis. 2d 458 , 661 N.W.2d 832 . 2016However, we recognize that "[o]ne of the few exceptions to this sound principle is that [we] will seek to avoid a truly absurd or unreasonable result." State v. Hamilton, 2003 WI 50, ¶ 39 , 261 Wis. 2d 458 , 661 N.W.2d 832 .	3	2014–2016
Kayden Industries, Inc. v. Murphy green wis · 1967 2 sentences 2014It should enforce a clear statute." However, "One of the few exceptions to this sound principle is that the court will seek to avoid a truly absurd or unreasonable result." Id., ¶39 (citing State v. Burkman, 96 Wis. 2d 630, 642 , 292 N.W.2d 641 (1980); State v. Mendoza, 96 Wis. 2d 106, 115 , 291 N.W.2d 478 (1980); Kayden Indus., Inc. v. Murphy, 34 Wis. 2d 718, 732 , 150 N.W.2d 447 (1967)). ¶135 There are innumerable cases in which Wisconsin courts have repeated or actually invoked this exception. ¶136 In Worachek v. Stephenson Town School District, 270 Wis. 116, 124 , 70 N.W.2d 657 (1955), the 2014It should enforce a clear statute." However, "One of the few exceptions to this sound principle is that the court will seek to avoid a truly absurd or unreasonable result." Id., ¶39 (citing State v. Burkman, 96 Wis. 2d 630, 642 , 292 N.W.2d 641 (1980); State v. Mendoza, 96 Wis. 2d 106, 115 , 291 N.W.2d 478 (1980); Kayden Indus., Inc. v. Murphy, 34 Wis. 2d 718, 732 , 150 N.W.2d 447 (1967)). ¶135 There are innumerable cases in which Wisconsin courts have repeated or actually invoked this exception. ¶136 In Worachek v. Stephenson Town School District, 270 Wis. 116, 124 , 70 N.W.2d 657 (1955), the	3	2003–2014
State v. Mendoza green wis · 1980 2 sentences 2014It should enforce a clear statute." However, "One of the few exceptions to this sound principle is that the court will seek to avoid a truly absurd or unreasonable result." Id., ¶39 (citing State v. Burkman, 96 Wis. 2d 630, 642 , 292 N.W.2d 641 (1980); State v. Mendoza, 96 Wis. 2d 106, 115 , 291 N.W.2d 478 (1980); Kayden Indus., Inc. v. Murphy, 34 Wis. 2d 718, 732 , 150 N.W.2d 447 (1967)). ¶135 There are innumerable cases in which Wisconsin courts have repeated or actually invoked this exception. ¶136 In Worachek v. Stephenson Town School District, 270 Wis. 116, 124 , 70 N.W.2d 657 (1955), the 2014It should enforce a clear statute." However, "One of the few exceptions to this sound principle is that the court will seek to avoid a truly absurd or unreasonable result." Id., ¶39 (citing State v. Burkman, 96 Wis. 2d 630, 642 , 292 N.W.2d 641 (1980); State v. Mendoza, 96 Wis. 2d 106, 115 , 291 N.W.2d 478 (1980); Kayden Indus., Inc. v. Murphy, 34 Wis. 2d 718, 732 , 150 N.W.2d 447 (1967)). ¶135 There are innumerable cases in which Wisconsin courts have repeated or actually invoked this exception. ¶136 In Worachek v. Stephenson Town School District, 270 Wis. 116, 124 , 70 N.W.2d 657 (1955), the	3	2003–2014
Isaksen v. Chesapeake Instrument Corp. neutral wis · 1963 2 sentences 2014Express Agency, Inc., 2 No. 2012AP2402.dtp 259 Wis. 178 , 47 N.W.2d 727 (1951); Pfingsten v. Pfingsten, 164 Wis. 308 , 159 N.W. 921 (1916)). ¶137 In Isaksen v. Chesapeake Instrument Corp., 19 Wis. 2d 282, 289-90 , 120 N.W.2d 151 (1963), the court stated: We are unable to conceive of any reason of policy which might lead the legislature to deny to shareholders so situated the remedy it had provided for others, and Chesapeake has not suggested any. . . . . 2014Express Agency, Inc., 2 No. 2012AP2402.dtp 259 Wis. 178 , 47 N.W.2d 727 (1951); Pfingsten v. Pfingsten, 164 Wis. 308 , 159 N.W. 921 (1916)). ¶137 In Isaksen v. Chesapeake Instrument Corp., 19 Wis. 2d 282, 289-90 , 120 N.W.2d 151 (1963), the court stated: We are unable to conceive of any reason of policy which might lead the legislature to deny to shareholders so situated the remedy it had provided for others, and Chesapeake has not suggested any. . . . .	2	2014–2014
Worachek v. Stephenson Town School District green wis · 1955 2 sentences 2014It should enforce a clear statute." However, "One of the few exceptions to this sound principle is that the court will seek to avoid a truly absurd or unreasonable result." Id., ¶39 (citing State v. Burkman, 96 Wis. 2d 630, 642 , 292 N.W.2d 641 (1980); State v. Mendoza, 96 Wis. 2d 106, 115 , 291 N.W.2d 478 (1980); Kayden Indus., Inc. v. Murphy, 34 Wis. 2d 718, 732 , 150 N.W.2d 447 (1967)). ¶135 There are innumerable cases in which Wisconsin courts have repeated or actually invoked this exception. ¶136 In Worachek v. Stephenson Town School District, 270 Wis. 116, 124 , 70 N.W.2d 657 (1955), the 2014It should enforce a clear statute." However, "One of the few exceptions to this sound principle is that the court will seek to avoid a truly absurd or unreasonable result." Id., ¶39 (citing State v. Burkman, 96 Wis. 2d 630, 642 , 292 N.W.2d 641 (1980); State v. Mendoza, 96 Wis. 2d 106, 115 , 291 N.W.2d 478 (1980); Kayden Indus., Inc. v. Murphy, 34 Wis. 2d 718, 732 , 150 N.W.2d 447 (1967)). ¶135 There are innumerable cases in which Wisconsin courts have repeated or actually invoked this exception. ¶136 In Worachek v. Stephenson Town School District, 270 Wis. 116, 124 , 70 N.W.2d 657 (1955), the	2	2014–2014
Laridaen v. Railway Express Agency, Inc. neutral wis · 1951 2 sentences 2014Express Agency, Inc., 2 No. 2012AP2402.dtp 259 Wis. 178 , 47 N.W.2d 727 (1951); Pfingsten v. Pfingsten, 164 Wis. 308 , 159 N.W. 921 (1916)). ¶137 In Isaksen v. Chesapeake Instrument Corp., 19 Wis. 2d 282, 289-90 , 120 N.W.2d 151 (1963), the court stated: We are unable to conceive of any reason of policy which might lead the legislature to deny to shareholders so situated the remedy it had provided for others, and Chesapeake has not suggested any. . . . . 2014Express Agency, Inc., 2 No. 2012AP2402.dtp 259 Wis. 178 , 47 N.W.2d 727 (1951); Pfingsten v. Pfingsten, 164 Wis. 308 , 159 N.W. 921 (1916)). ¶137 In Isaksen v. Chesapeake Instrument Corp., 19 Wis. 2d 282, 289-90 , 120 N.W.2d 151 (1963), the court stated: We are unable to conceive of any reason of policy which might lead the legislature to deny to shareholders so situated the remedy it had provided for others, and Chesapeake has not suggested any. . . . .	2	2014–2014
Connell v. Luck green wis · 1953 2 sentences 2014It should enforce a clear statute." However, "One of the few exceptions to this sound principle is that the court will seek to avoid a truly absurd or unreasonable result." Id., ¶39 (citing State v. Burkman, 96 Wis. 2d 630, 642 , 292 N.W.2d 641 (1980); State v. Mendoza, 96 Wis. 2d 106, 115 , 291 N.W.2d 478 (1980); Kayden Indus., Inc. v. Murphy, 34 Wis. 2d 718, 732 , 150 N.W.2d 447 (1967)). ¶135 There are innumerable cases in which Wisconsin courts have repeated or actually invoked this exception. ¶136 In Worachek v. Stephenson Town School District, 270 Wis. 116, 124 , 70 N.W.2d 657 (1955), the 2014It should enforce a clear statute." However, "One of the few exceptions to this sound principle is that the court will seek to avoid a truly absurd or unreasonable result." Id., ¶39 (citing State v. Burkman, 96 Wis. 2d 630, 642 , 292 N.W.2d 641 (1980); State v. Mendoza, 96 Wis. 2d 106, 115 , 291 N.W.2d 478 (1980); Kayden Indus., Inc. v. Murphy, 34 Wis. 2d 718, 732 , 150 N.W.2d 447 (1967)). ¶135 There are innumerable cases in which Wisconsin courts have repeated or actually invoked this exception. ¶136 In Worachek v. Stephenson Town School District, 270 Wis. 116, 124 , 70 N.W.2d 657 (1955), the	2	2014–2014
Pfingsten v. Pfingsten green wis · 1916 2 sentences 2014Express Agency, Inc., 2 No. 2012AP2402.dtp 259 Wis. 178 , 47 N.W.2d 727 (1951); Pfingsten v. Pfingsten, 164 Wis. 308 , 159 N.W. 921 (1916)). ¶137 In Isaksen v. Chesapeake Instrument Corp., 19 Wis. 2d 282, 289-90 , 120 N.W.2d 151 (1963), the court stated: We are unable to conceive of any reason of policy which might lead the legislature to deny to shareholders so situated the remedy it had provided for others, and Chesapeake has not suggested any. . . . . 2014Express Agency, Inc., 2 No. 2012AP2402.dtp 259 Wis. 178 , 47 N.W.2d 727 (1951); Pfingsten v. Pfingsten, 164 Wis. 308 , 159 N.W. 921 (1916)). ¶137 In Isaksen v. Chesapeake Instrument Corp., 19 Wis. 2d 282, 289-90 , 120 N.W.2d 151 (1963), the court stated: We are unable to conceive of any reason of policy which might lead the legislature to deny to shareholders so situated the remedy it had provided for others, and Chesapeake has not suggested any. . . . .	2	2014–2014
Myers v. Missouri Pacific Railroad green okla · 2002 2 sentences 2014Myers, 52 P.3d at 1027 n.45 (stating that although Lemon "may be justified in light of specific peculiarities in [its] fact pattern[]," the case did not "provide[] a sound rule of general applicability"). ¶39 In Lemon, a train struck a vehicle and killed the driver at a railroad crossing where railroad cars were illegally parked to obstruct the view of both drivers and train operators. 22 No. 2012AP597 Lemon, 861 S.W.2d at 508-09 . 2014Myers, 52 P.3d at 1027 n.45 (stating that although Lemon "may be justified in light of specific peculiarities in [its] fact pattern[]," the case did not "provide[] a sound rule of general applicability"). ¶ 39.	1	2014–2014
Missouri Pacific Railroad v. Lemon green texapp · 1993 1 sentence 2014Myers, 52 P.3d at 1027 n.45 (stating that although Lemon "may be justified in light of specific peculiarities in [its] fact pattern[]," the case did not "provide[] a sound rule of general applicability"). ¶39 In Lemon, a train struck a vehicle and killed the driver at a railroad crossing where railroad cars were illegally parked to obstruct the view of both drivers and train operators. 22 No. 2012AP597 Lemon, 861 S.W.2d at 508-09 .	1	2014–2014
The Black Panther Party v. William French Smith, Attorney General of the United States green cadc · 1981 1 sentence 2006In a similarly time-sensitive case, the court and parties would obviously need to be mindful of expediting any briefing or proceedings necessary to decide a motion to dismiss. [19] The decision in Black Panther Party v. Smith, 661 F.2d 1243 (D.C.Cir.1981), was subsequently vacated by the United States Supreme Court on mootness grounds, see Moore v. Black Panther Party, 458 U.S. 1118 , 102 S.Ct. 3505 , 73 L.Ed.2d 1381 (1982), but it continues to be cited as providing a sound analysis of the balancing test.	1	2006–2006
Springdale School District No. 50 v. Grace green scotus · 1982 2 sentences 2006In a similarly time-sensitive case, the court and parties would obviously need to be mindful of expediting any briefing or proceedings necessary to decide a motion to dismiss. [19] The decision in Black Panther Party v. Smith, 661 F.2d 1243 (D.C.Cir.1981), was subsequently vacated by the United States Supreme Court on mootness grounds, see Moore v. Black Panther Party, 458 U.S. 1118 , 102 S.Ct. 3505 , 73 L.Ed.2d 1381 (1982), but it continues to be cited as providing a sound analysis of the balancing test. 2006Cir. 1981), was subsequently vacated by the United States Supreme Court on mootness grounds, see Moore v. Black Panther Party, 458 U.S. 1118 (1982), but it continues to be cited as providing a sound analysis of the balancing test.	1	2006–2006
Moore v. Black Panther Party green scotus · 1982 1 sentence 2006In a similarly time-sensitive case, the court and parties would obviously need to be mindful of expediting any briefing or proceedings necessary to decide a motion to dismiss. [19] The decision in Black Panther Party v. Smith, 661 F.2d 1243 (D.C.Cir.1981), was subsequently vacated by the United States Supreme Court on mootness grounds, see Moore v. Black Panther Party, 458 U.S. 1118 , 102 S.Ct. 3505 , 73 L.Ed.2d 1381 (1982), but it continues to be cited as providing a sound analysis of the balancing test.	1	2006–2006
Rennie v. Klein green scotus · 1982 1 sentence 2006In a similarly time-sensitive case, the court and parties would obviously need to be mindful of expediting any briefing or proceedings necessary to decide a motion to dismiss. [19] The decision in Black Panther Party v. Smith, 661 F.2d 1243 (D.C.Cir.1981), was subsequently vacated by the United States Supreme Court on mootness grounds, see Moore v. Black Panther Party, 458 U.S. 1118 , 102 S.Ct. 3505 , 73 L.Ed.2d 1381 (1982), but it continues to be cited as providing a sound analysis of the balancing test.	1	2006–2006
Presser v. Siesel Construction Co. green wis · 1963 1 sentence 1963The sound rule appears to be that where there is a general duty, even though it arises from the relation created by, or from the terms of, a contract, and that duty is violated, either by negligent performance or negligent nonperformance, the breach of the duty may constitute actionable negligence.’ ” 3 This general rationale was reinforced in Presser v. Siesel Construction Co. (1963), 19 Wis. (2d) 54, 58, 119 N. W. (2d) 405 : *584 This court has held the negligent performance or nonperformance of a duty created by a contract may constitute actionable negligence.	1	1963–1963
Colton v. Foulkes green wis · 1951 2 sentences 1963Colton v. Foulkes (1951), 259 Wis. 142 , 47 N. W. (2d) 901 .” The trial court’s conclusion of law, to wit: “2. 1963Colton v. Foulkes (1951), 259 Wis. 142 , 47 N. W. (2d) 901 .” The trial court’s conclusion of law, to wit: “2.	1	1963–1963
In re Stolen green wis · 1927 2 sentences 1960Though the fraud was not perpetrated within the relationship of attorney and client, we think the sound rule is that stated by Mr. Justice Owen in In re Stolen (1927), 193 Wis. 602, 613 , 214 N. W. 379 , 216 N. W. 127 : “One’s morality or lack of morality is revealed by general conduct. 1960Though the fraud was not perpetrated within the relationship of attorney and client, we think the sound rule is that stated by Mr. Justice Owen in In re Stolen (1927), 193 Wis. 602, 613 , 214 N. W. 379 , 216 N. W. 127 : “One’s morality or lack of morality is revealed by general conduct.	1	1960–1960
Flint & Walling Manufacturing Co. v. Beckett green ind · 1906 2 sentences 1951Co. v. Beckett, 167 Ind. 491 , 79 N. E. 503 , 12 L. 1951Co. v. Beckett, 167 Ind. 491 , 79 N. E. 503 , 12 L.	1	1951–1951
Brill v. Salzwedel neutral wis · 1940 1 sentence 1949The only difference between the instant case and the law of Wisconsin as established by Brill v. Salzwedel, supra, Netherton v. Frank Holton & Co. (1927), 191 Wis. 483 , 210 N. W. 379 , and cases there cited, is that the plaintiff here involved is a woman.	1	1949–1949
Netherton v. Frank Holton & Co. neutral wis · 1927 2 sentences 1949The only difference between the instant case and the law of Wisconsin as established by Brill v. Salzwedel, supra, Netherton v. Frank Holton & Co. (1927), 191 Wis. 483 , 210 N. W. 379 , and cases there cited, is that the plaintiff here involved is a woman. 1949The only difference between the instant case and the law of Wisconsin as established by Brill v. Salzwedel, supra, Netherton v. Frank Holton & Co. (1927), 191 Wis. 483 , 210 N. W. 379 , and cases there cited, is that the plaintiff here involved is a woman.	1	1949–1949
Equitable Life Assurance Society of the United States v. Hitchcock green mich · 1935 2 sentences 1937Society v. Hitchcock, 270 Mich. 72 , 258 N. W. 214, 216 , sets out the sound principle: “Although it is true that a policy is property, it is only so in a limited sense. 1937Society v. Hitchcock, 270 Mich. 72 , 258 N. W. 214, 216 , sets out the sound principle: “Although it is true that a policy is property, it is only so in a limited sense.	1	1937–1937
Gilbert v. Dutruit neutral wis · 1895	1	1898–1898
Marbury v. Madison green · 1803	1	1867–1867

Statutes the citing opinions construe

WI § Wis. Stat. § 802.08 (3) WI § Wis. Stat. § 893.04 (3)

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