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stipulated damages clause in Wisconsin

12 Wisconsin opinions name it 2 courts 1983–2023 2 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 (10)

CaseFollowedCited
Wassenaar v. Panosgreen
wis · 1983 · cited in 10 Wisconsin opinions naming this issue, 1985–2022
2 sentences

2022As relevant here, in addressing Moreland WI’s renewed arguments regarding mitigation, the circuit court pointed out that in Wassenaar v. Panos, 111 Wis. 2d 518, 521 , 331 N.W.2d 357 (1983), the supreme court held that “where the stipulated damages clause is a valid provision for liquidated damages, the doctrine 6 Sheldon Oppermann, the landlord’s representative, stated during a deposition that a phone call with a TSI representative in February 2018 left him “not … very positive about” a deal, with TSI’s proposal being something of a “take it or leave it” proposition.

2022As relevant here, in addressing Moreland WI’s renewed arguments regarding mitigation, the circuit court pointed out that in Wassenaar v. Panos, 111 Wis. 2d 518, 521 , 331 N.W.2d 357 (1983), the supreme court held that “where the stipulated damages clause is a valid provision for liquidated damages, the doctrine 6 Sheldon Oppermann, the landlord’s representative, stated during a deposition that a phone call with a TSI representative in February 2018 left him “not … very positive about” a deal, with TSI’s proposal being something of a “take it or leave it” proposition.

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Fields Foundation, Ltd. v. Christensengreen
wisctapp · 1981 · cited in 2 Wisconsin opinions naming this issue, 1983–2006
2 sentences

2006Wassenaar, 111 Wis. 2d at 525 (citing Fields Found., Ltd. v. Christensen, 103 Wis. 2d 465, 475 , 309 N.W.2d 125 (Ct. App. 1981)) (addressing the validity of a stipulated damages clause); see Wis. Stat. § 805.17 (2).

2006Wassenaar, 111 Wis. 2d at 525 (citing Fields Found., Ltd. v. Christensen, 103 Wis. 2d 465, 475 , 309 N.W.2d 125 (Ct. App. 1981)) (addressing the validity of a stipulated damages clause); see Wis. Stat. § 805.17 (2).

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Household Utilities, Inc. v. Andrews Co.green
wis · 1976 · cited in 1 Wisconsin opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
2 sentences

2006The oral decision and written order treated the motion as written. [9] Wassenaar v. Panos, 111 Wis. 2d 518, 525 , 331 N.W.2d 357, 361 (1983); Leasefirst v. Hartford Rexall Drugs, Inc., 168 Wis. 2d 83, 88 , 483 N.W.2d 585 (Ct. App. 1992). [10] Wassenaar, 111 Wis. 2d at 525 (citing Fields Found., Ltd. v. Christensen, 103 Wis. 2d 465, 475 , 309 N.W.2d 125 (Ct. App. 1981)) (addressing the validity of a stipulated damages clause); see Wis. Stat. § 805.17 (2). [11] Household Utils., Inc. v. Andrews Co., 71 Wis. 2d 17, 25 , 236 N.W.2d 663 (1976); Zubek v. Edlund, 228 Wis. 2d 783, 788 , 598 N.W.2d 273

2006The oral decision and written order treated the motion as written. [9] Wassenaar v. Panos, 111 Wis. 2d 518, 525 , 331 N.W.2d 357, 361 (1983); Leasefirst v. Hartford Rexall Drugs, Inc., 168 Wis. 2d 83, 88 , 483 N.W.2d 585 (Ct. App. 1992). [10] Wassenaar, 111 Wis. 2d at 525 (citing Fields Found., Ltd. v. Christensen, 103 Wis. 2d 465, 475 , 309 N.W.2d 125 (Ct. App. 1981)) (addressing the validity of a stipulated damages clause); see Wis. Stat. § 805.17 (2). [11] Household Utils., Inc. v. Andrews Co., 71 Wis. 2d 17, 25 , 236 N.W.2d 663 (1976); Zubek v. Edlund, 228 Wis. 2d 783, 788 , 598 N.W.2d 273

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Westhaven Associates, Ltd. v. C.C. of Madison, Inc.green
wisctapp · 2002 · cited in 1 Wisconsin opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
2 sentences

2005"The overall single test of validity is whether the clause is reasonable under the totality of circumstances." Wassenaar, 111 Wis. 2d at 526 (citations omitted); see also Westhaven Assocs., Ltd. v. C.C. of Madison, Inc., 2002 WI App 230, ¶ 17 , 257 Wis. 2d 789 , 652 N.W.2d 819 .

2005"The overall single test of validity is whether the clause is reasonable under the totality of circumstances." Wassenaar, 111 Wis. 2d at 526 (citations omitted); see also Westhaven Assocs., Ltd. v. C.C. of Madison, Inc., 2002 WI App 230, ¶ 17 , 257 Wis. 2d 789 , 652 N.W.2d 819 .

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Martinson v. Brooks Equipment Leasing, Inc.green
wis · 1967 · cited in 1 Wisconsin opinions naming this issue, 1985–1985
2 sentences

1985See, Martinson v. Brooks Equipment Leasing, Inc., 36 Wis. 2d 209, 222 , 152 N.W. 2d 849 , 154 N.W.2d 353 (1967).

1985See, Martinson v. Brooks Equipment Leasing, Inc., 36 Wis. 2d 209, 222 , 152 N.W. 2d 849 , 154 N.W.2d 353 (1967).

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Smith v. Beloit Corp.green
wis · 1968 · cited in 1 Wisconsin opinions naming this issue, 1985–1985
2 sentences

1985See, e.g., Smith v. Beloit Corp., 40 Wis. 2d 550, 559 , 162 N.W.2d 585 (1968).

1985See, e.g., Smith v. Beloit Corp., 40 Wis. 2d 550, 559 , 162 N.W.2d 585 (1968).

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City of Madison v. American Sanitary Engineering Co.green
· 1903 · cited in 1 Wisconsin opinions naming this issue, 1985–1985
2 sentences

1985See, e.g., Madison v. American Sanitary Engineering Co., 118 Wis. 480, 503-04 , 95 N.W. 1097 (1903).

1985See, e.g., Madison v. American Sanitary Engineering Co., 118 Wis. 480, 503-04 , 95 N.W. 1097 (1903).

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Tollefson v. Green Bay Packers, Inc.green
wis · 1950 · cited in 1 Wisconsin opinions naming this issue, 1983–1983
1 sentence

1983See Tollefson v. Green Bay Packers, Inc., 256 Wis. 318 , 41 N.W.2d 201 (1950).

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Tollefson v. Green Bay Packers, Inc.green
wis · 1950 · cited in 1 Wisconsin opinions naming this issue, 1983–1983
1 sentence

1983See Tollefson v. Green Bay Packers, Inc., 256 Wis. 318 , 41 N.W.2d 201 (1950).

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Hathaway v. Lynngreen
· 1889 · cited in 1 Wisconsin opinions naming this issue, 1983–1983
2 sentences

1983See Hathaway v. Lynn, 75 Wis. 186 , 43 N.W. 956 (1889). 21 Apparently the court *538 reasons, first, that if there is no damage, awarding stipulated damages violates the compensation principle of contract damages, and, second, that since one way to test reasonableness of stipulated damages is by comparing the estimated damages with actual harm suffered, if there is no harm the stipulated damages is automatically disproportionate to the harm.

1983See Hathaway v. Lynn, 75 Wis. 186 , 43 N.W. 956 (1889). 21 Apparently the court *538 reasons, first, that if there is no damage, awarding stipulated damages violates the compensation principle of contract damages, and, second, that since one way to test reasonableness of stipulated damages is by comparing the estimated damages with actual harm suffered, if there is no harm the stipulated damages is automatically disproportionate to the harm.

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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 (7)

CaseCitedYears
Koenings v. Joseph Schlitz Brewing Co. green
wis · 1985
2 sentences

2023While the “validity of the stipulated damages clause is a question of law,” Koenings v. Joseph Schlitz Brewing Co., 126 Wis. 2d 349, 358 , 377 N.W.2d 593 (1985), this court’s review begins with whether the circuit court’s exercise of discretion to deny the class action certification was erroneous, Hammetter, 399 Wis. 2d 211, ¶9 .

2023While the “validity of the stipulated damages clause is a question of law,” Koenings v. Joseph Schlitz Brewing Co., 126 Wis. 2d 349, 358 , 377 N.W.2d 593 (1985), this court’s review begins with whether the circuit court’s exercise of discretion to deny the class action certification was erroneous, Hammetter, 399 Wis. 2d 211, ¶9 .

22005–2023
Derrick J. Hammetter v. Verisma Systems, Inc. green
wisctapp · 2021
1 sentence

2023While the “validity of the stipulated damages clause is a question of law,” Koenings v. Joseph Schlitz Brewing Co., 126 Wis. 2d 349, 358 , 377 N.W.2d 593 (1985), this court’s review begins with whether the circuit court’s exercise of discretion to deny the class action certification was erroneous, Hammetter, 399 Wis. 2d 211, ¶9 .

12023–2023
Leasefirst v. Hartford Rexall Drugs, Inc. green
wisctapp · 1992
2 sentences

2006The oral decision and written order treated the motion as written. [9] Wassenaar v. Panos, 111 Wis. 2d 518, 525 , 331 N.W.2d 357, 361 (1983); Leasefirst v. Hartford Rexall Drugs, Inc., 168 Wis. 2d 83, 88 , 483 N.W.2d 585 (Ct. App. 1992). [10] Wassenaar, 111 Wis. 2d at 525 (citing Fields Found., Ltd. v. Christensen, 103 Wis. 2d 465, 475 , 309 N.W.2d 125 (Ct. App. 1981)) (addressing the validity of a stipulated damages clause); see Wis. Stat. § 805.17 (2). [11] Household Utils., Inc. v. Andrews Co., 71 Wis. 2d 17, 25 , 236 N.W.2d 663 (1976); Zubek v. Edlund, 228 Wis. 2d 783, 788 , 598 N.W.2d 273

2006The oral decision and written order treated the motion as written. [9] Wassenaar v. Panos, 111 Wis. 2d 518, 525 , 331 N.W.2d 357, 361 (1983); Leasefirst v. Hartford Rexall Drugs, Inc., 168 Wis. 2d 83, 88 , 483 N.W.2d 585 (Ct. App. 1992). [10] Wassenaar, 111 Wis. 2d at 525 (citing Fields Found., Ltd. v. Christensen, 103 Wis. 2d 465, 475 , 309 N.W.2d 125 (Ct. App. 1981)) (addressing the validity of a stipulated damages clause); see Wis. Stat. § 805.17 (2). [11] Household Utils., Inc. v. Andrews Co., 71 Wis. 2d 17, 25 , 236 N.W.2d 663 (1976); Zubek v. Edlund, 228 Wis. 2d 783, 788 , 598 N.W.2d 273

12006–2006
Merten v. Nathan green
wis · 1982
2 sentences

2006The oral decision and written order treated the motion as written. [9] Wassenaar v. Panos, 111 Wis. 2d 518, 525 , 331 N.W.2d 357, 361 (1983); Leasefirst v. Hartford Rexall Drugs, Inc., 168 Wis. 2d 83, 88 , 483 N.W.2d 585 (Ct. App. 1992). [10] Wassenaar, 111 Wis. 2d at 525 (citing Fields Found., Ltd. v. Christensen, 103 Wis. 2d 465, 475 , 309 N.W.2d 125 (Ct. App. 1981)) (addressing the validity of a stipulated damages clause); see Wis. Stat. § 805.17 (2). [11] Household Utils., Inc. v. Andrews Co., 71 Wis. 2d 17, 25 , 236 N.W.2d 663 (1976); Zubek v. Edlund, 228 Wis. 2d 783, 788 , 598 N.W.2d 273

2006The oral decision and written order treated the motion as written. [9] Wassenaar v. Panos, 111 Wis. 2d 518, 525 , 331 N.W.2d 357, 361 (1983); Leasefirst v. Hartford Rexall Drugs, Inc., 168 Wis. 2d 83, 88 , 483 N.W.2d 585 (Ct. App. 1992). [10] Wassenaar, 111 Wis. 2d at 525 (citing Fields Found., Ltd. v. Christensen, 103 Wis. 2d 465, 475 , 309 N.W.2d 125 (Ct. App. 1981)) (addressing the validity of a stipulated damages clause); see Wis. Stat. § 805.17 (2). [11] Household Utils., Inc. v. Andrews Co., 71 Wis. 2d 17, 25 , 236 N.W.2d 663 (1976); Zubek v. Edlund, 228 Wis. 2d 783, 788 , 598 N.W.2d 273

12006–2006
Zubek v. Edlund green
wisctapp · 1999
2 sentences

2006The oral decision and written order treated the motion as written. [9] Wassenaar v. Panos, 111 Wis. 2d 518, 525 , 331 N.W.2d 357, 361 (1983); Leasefirst v. Hartford Rexall Drugs, Inc., 168 Wis. 2d 83, 88 , 483 N.W.2d 585 (Ct. App. 1992). [10] Wassenaar, 111 Wis. 2d at 525 (citing Fields Found., Ltd. v. Christensen, 103 Wis. 2d 465, 475 , 309 N.W.2d 125 (Ct. App. 1981)) (addressing the validity of a stipulated damages clause); see Wis. Stat. § 805.17 (2). [11] Household Utils., Inc. v. Andrews Co., 71 Wis. 2d 17, 25 , 236 N.W.2d 663 (1976); Zubek v. Edlund, 228 Wis. 2d 783, 788 , 598 N.W.2d 273

2006The oral decision and written order treated the motion as written. [9] Wassenaar v. Panos, 111 Wis. 2d 518, 525 , 331 N.W.2d 357, 361 (1983); Leasefirst v. Hartford Rexall Drugs, Inc., 168 Wis. 2d 83, 88 , 483 N.W.2d 585 (Ct. App. 1992). [10] Wassenaar, 111 Wis. 2d at 525 (citing Fields Found., Ltd. v. Christensen, 103 Wis. 2d 465, 475 , 309 N.W.2d 125 (Ct. App. 1981)) (addressing the validity of a stipulated damages clause); see Wis. Stat. § 805.17 (2). [11] Household Utils., Inc. v. Andrews Co., 71 Wis. 2d 17, 25 , 236 N.W.2d 663 (1976); Zubek v. Edlund, 228 Wis. 2d 783, 788 , 598 N.W.2d 273

12006–2006
Northwestern Motor Car, Inc. v. Pope green
wis · 1971
2 sentences

1983North *540 western Motor Car, Inc. v. Pope, 51 Wis. 2d 292, 295 , 187 N.W.2d 200 (1971).

1983North *540 western Motor Car, Inc. v. Pope, 51 Wis. 2d 292, 295 , 187 N.W.2d 200 (1971).

11983–1983
Seeman v. Biemann green
· 1900
2 sentences

1983See, e.g., Fields Foundation, Ltd. v. Christensen, 103 Wis. 2d 465, 475-76 , 309 N.W.2d 125 (Ct. App. 1981); Seeman v. Biemann, 108 Wis. 365, 374-75 , 84 N.W. 490 (1900). *533 As the above discussion demonstrates, the various factors and approaches to determine reasonableness are not separate tests, each of which must be satisfied for a stipulated damages clause to stand.

1983See, e.g., Fields Foundation, Ltd. v. Christensen, 103 Wis. 2d 465, 475-76 , 309 N.W.2d 125 (Ct. App. 1981); Seeman v. Biemann, 108 Wis. 365, 374-75 , 84 N.W. 490 (1900). *533 As the above discussion demonstrates, the various factors and approaches to determine reasonableness are not separate tests, each of which must be satisfied for a stipulated damages clause to stand.

11983–1983

Where else courts name it

NJ 14 (1994–2026) WI 12 (1983–2023) LA 9 (1986–2024) OH 6 (1993–2017) PA 3 (1991–2018) VA 2 (1977–1988)

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