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13 Wisconsin opinions name it 2 courts 1977–2020 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 (7)

CaseFollowedCited
Hart v. Stategreen
wis · 1977 · cited in 9 Wisconsin opinions naming this issue, 1979–1987
2 sentences

1987The court held the error not harmless, citing the Wold test, but also citing the following language: "[e]rrors committed at trial should not overturn the conviction unless it appears the result might probably have been more favorable to the party complaining had the error not occurred.” Hart, 75 Wis. 2d at 394 , citing Woodhull v. State, 43 Wis. 2d 202, 215 , 168 N.W.2d 281 (1969).

1987The Pohl court outlines the harmless error test as follows: "In Hart v. State, 75 Wis. 2d 371 , 249 N.W.2d 810 (1977), this court held that: "'Errors committed at trial should not overturn the conviction unless it appears the result might probably have been more favorable to the party complaining had the error not occurred.

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Woodhull v. Stategreen
wis · 1969 · cited in 4 Wisconsin opinions naming this issue, 1977–1987
2 sentences

1987The court held the error not harmless, citing the Wold test, but also citing the following language: "[e]rrors committed at trial should not overturn the conviction unless it appears the result might probably have been more favorable to the party complaining had the error not occurred.” Hart, 75 Wis. 2d at 394 , citing Woodhull v. State, 43 Wis. 2d 202, 215 , 168 N.W.2d 281 (1969).

1987The court held the error not harmless, citing the Wold test, but also citing the following language: "[e]rrors committed at trial should not overturn the conviction unless it appears the result might probably have been more favorable to the party complaining had the error not occurred.” Hart, 75 Wis. 2d at 394 , citing Woodhull v. State, 43 Wis. 2d 202, 215 , 168 N.W.2d 281 (1969).

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State v. Spraggingreen
wis · 1977 · cited in 2 Wisconsin opinions naming this issue, 1987–2020
2 sentences

2020As the Spraggin court reminds us, “errors committed at trial should not serve to overturn a judgment unless it appears the result might probably have been more favorable to the party complaining had the error not occurred.” Id. at 101 (citation omitted).

1987See, e.g., Micale v. State, 76 Wis. 2d 370, 373, n. 2 , 251 N.W.2d 458 (1977); State v. Spraggin, 77 Wis. 2d 89, 101, n. 9 , 252 N.W.2d 94 (1977). [4] The Pohl court outlines the harmless error test as follows: "In Hart v. State, 75 Wis.2d 371 , 249 N.W.2d 810 (1977), this court held that: "`Errors committed at trial should not overturn the conviction unless it appears the result might probably have been more favorable to the party complaining had the error not occurred.

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Novitzke v. Stategreen
wis · 1979 · cited in 3 Wisconsin opinions naming this issue, 1980–1987
2 sentences

1987See also: State v. Bowie, 92 Wis. 2d 192 , 284 N.W.2d 613 (1979). " 'Moreover, in Novitzke v. State, 92 Wis. 2d 302 , 284 N.W.2d 904 (1979) this court set forth the test for harmless error as follows: '"Errors committed at trial should not overturn the conviction unless it appears the result might probably have been more favorable to the party complaining had the error not occurred.’ Hart v. State, 75 Wis. 2d 371 , 249 N.W.2d 810 (1977).

1987See also: State v. Bowie, 92 Wis. 2d 192 , 284 N.W.2d 613 (1979). " 'Moreover, in Novitzke v. State, 92 Wis. 2d 302 , 284 N.W.2d 904 (1979) this court set forth the test for harmless error as follows: '"Errors committed at trial should not overturn the conviction unless it appears the result might probably have been more favorable to the party complaining had the error not occurred.’ Hart v. State, 75 Wis. 2d 371 , 249 N.W.2d 810 (1977).

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Micale v. Stategreen
wis · 1977 · cited in 1 Wisconsin opinions naming this issue, 1987–1987
2 sentences

1987See, e.g., Micale v. State, 76 Wis. 2d 370, 373, n. 2 , 251 N.W.2d 458 (1977); State v. Spraggin, 77 Wis. 2d 89, 101, n. 9 , 252 N.W.2d 94 (1977). [4] The Pohl court outlines the harmless error test as follows: "In Hart v. State, 75 Wis.2d 371 , 249 N.W.2d 810 (1977), this court held that: "`Errors committed at trial should not overturn the conviction unless it appears the result might probably have been more favorable to the party complaining had the error not occurred.

1987See, e.g., Micale v. State, 76 Wis. 2d 370, 373, n. 2 , 251 N.W.2d 458 (1977); State v. Spraggin, 77 Wis. 2d 89, 101, n. 9 , 252 N.W.2d 94 (1977). [4] The Pohl court outlines the harmless error test as follows: "In Hart v. State, 75 Wis.2d 371 , 249 N.W.2d 810 (1977), this court held that: "`Errors committed at trial should not overturn the conviction unless it appears the result might probably have been more favorable to the party complaining had the error not occurred.

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State v. Bowiegreen
wis · 1979 · cited in 1 Wisconsin opinions naming this issue, 1987–1987
2 sentences

1987See also: State v. Bowie, 92 Wis. 2d 192 , 284 N.W.2d 613 (1979). " 'Moreover, in Novitzke v. State, 92 Wis. 2d 302 , 284 N.W.2d 904 (1979) this court set forth the test for harmless error as follows: '"Errors committed at trial should not overturn the conviction unless it appears the result might probably have been more favorable to the party complaining had the error not occurred.’ Hart v. State, 75 Wis. 2d 371 , 249 N.W.2d 810 (1977).

1987See also: State v. Bowie, 92 Wis. 2d 192 , 284 N.W.2d 613 (1979). " 'Moreover, in Novitzke v. State, 92 Wis. 2d 302 , 284 N.W.2d 904 (1979) this court set forth the test for harmless error as follows: '"Errors committed at trial should not overturn the conviction unless it appears the result might probably have been more favorable to the party complaining had the error not occurred.’ Hart v. State, 75 Wis. 2d 371 , 249 N.W.2d 810 (1977).

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Pohl v. Stategreen
wis · 1980 · cited in 1 Wisconsin opinions naming this issue, 1980–1980
2 sentences

1980The test for determining harmless error was most recently set out in Pohl v. State, 96 Wis.2d 290, 311, 312 , 291 N.W.2d 554 (1980) : “ * “Errors committed at trial should not overturn the conviction unless it appears the result might probably have been more favorable to the party complaining had the error not occurred.” Hart v. State, 75 Wis.2d 371 , 249 N.W.2d 810 (1977).

1980The test for determining harmless error was most recently set out in Pohl v. State, 96 Wis.2d 290, 311, 312 , 291 N.W.2d 554 (1980) : “ * “Errors committed at trial should not overturn the conviction unless it appears the result might probably have been more favorable to the party complaining had the error not occurred.” Hart v. State, 75 Wis.2d 371 , 249 N.W.2d 810 (1977).

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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 (3)

CaseCitedYears
Wold v. State green
wis · 1973
2 sentences

1987In Wold v. State, 57 Wis. 2d 344, 356 , 204 N.W.2d 482 (1973), a case involving improperly admitted evidence, the court stated: '"The test of harmless error is not whether some harm has resulted, but, rather, whether the appellate court in its independent determination can conclude there is sufficient evidence, other than and uninfluenced by the inadmissible evidence, which would convict the defendant beyond a reasonable doubt.

1987In Wold v. State, 57 Wis. 2d 344, 356 , 204 N.W.2d 482 (1973), a case involving improperly admitted evidence, the court stated: '"The test of harmless error is not whether some harm has resulted, but, rather, whether the appellate court in its independent determination can conclude there is sufficient evidence, other than and uninfluenced by the inadmissible evidence, which would convict the defendant beyond a reasonable doubt.

41979–1987
State v. Johnson green
wis · 1973
2 sentences

1984We have also applied the test that “[a] verdict will not be set aside because of the exclusion of evidence unless it would probably have a substantial influence in bringing about a different verdict.” State v. Johnson, 60 Wis. 2d 334, 341-42 , 210 N.W.2d 735 (1973).

1984We have also applied the test that “[a] verdict will not be set aside because of the exclusion of evidence unless it would probably have a substantial influence in bringing about a different verdict.” State v. Johnson, 60 Wis. 2d 334, 341-42 , 210 N.W.2d 735 (1973).

11984–1984
State v. Sonnenberg green
wis · 1984
2 sentences

1984In addition, this court has stated that “. . . errors committed at trial should not overturn the conviction unless it appears that the result might probably have been more favorable to the party complaining had the error not occurred.” Sonnenberg, 117 Wis. 2d at 179 .

1984In addition, this court has stated that "... errors committed at trial should not overturn the conviction unless *691 it appears that the result might probably have been more favorable to the party complaining had the error not occurred." Sonnenberg, 117 Wis. 2d at 179 .

11984–1984

Statutes the citing opinions construe

WI § Wis. Stat. § 901.06 (4) WI § Wis. Stat. § 904.03 (4) WI § Wis. Stat. § 904.04 (4)

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

TX 16 (1891–2022) OH 14 (1936–2025) WI 13 (1977–2020) MT 11 (1957–2006) CA 11 (1914–1977) IN 6 (1855–1994) MS 5 (1992–2023) AL 4 (1844–1977) WV 3 (1885–2026) OR 2 (1949–1950) VA 2 (1892–1896) TN 2 (1930–2015) OK 2 (1996–2003) NM 2 (2023–2023) WY 2 (2013–2013) CT 2 (1946–1995)

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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