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logic principle in Wisconsin

11 Wisconsin opinions name it 2 courts 1888–2025 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 (2)

CaseFollowedCited
Jax v. Jaxgreen
wis · 1976 · cited in 3 Wisconsin opinions naming this issue, 1987–2003
2 sentences

2003The privilege must be strictly and narrowly interpreted, and a "mere showing that the communication was from a client to his attorney is insufficient to warrant a finding that the communication is privileged." Jax v. Jax, 73 Wis. 2d 572, 581 , 243 N.W.2d 831 (1976) (holding that "[b]ecause the attorney-client privilege is 'an obstacle to the investigation of the truth' it should be 'strictly confined within the narrowest possible limits consistent with the logic of the principle. 1 ").

2003The privilege must be strictly and narrowly interpreted, and a "mere showing that the communication was from a client to his attorney is insufficient to warrant a finding that the communication is privileged." Jax v. Jax, 73 Wis. 2d 572, 581 , 243 N.W.2d 831 (1976) (holding that "[b]ecause the attorney-client privilege is 'an obstacle to the investigation of the truth' it should be 'strictly confined within the narrowest possible limits consistent with the logic of the principle. 1 ").

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Manson v. Stategreen
wis · 1981 · cited in 1 Wisconsin opinions naming this issue, 1995–1995
2 sentences

1995See Manson v. State, 101 Wis. 2d 413 , 429 n.6, 304 N.W.2d 729, 737 (1981).

1995See Manson v. State, 101 Wis. 2d 413 , 429 n.6, 304 N.W.2d 729, 737 (1981).

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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 (9)

CaseCitedYears
State v. Shawn T. Wiskerchen green
wis · 2019
2 sentences

2025If it is clear that no modification is justified under the circumstances alleged by the defendant, it does not matter if there is a new factor. ¶10 Turning to our review of the postconviction court’s ruling on the justification-for-modification determination, if we determine that the court did in fact exercise discretion (and here Doe does not dispute that the postconviction court exercised its discretion on this issue), we reverse only if the court “‘applied the wrong legal standard or did not ground its decision on a logical interpretation of the facts.’” See State v. Wiskerchen, 2019 WI 1,

2025If it is clear that no modification is justified under the circumstances alleged by the defendant, it does not matter if there is a new factor. ¶10 Turning to our review of the postconviction court’s ruling on the justification-for-modification determination, if we determine that the court did in fact exercise discretion (and here Doe does not dispute that the postconviction court exercised its discretion on this issue), we reverse only if the court “‘applied the wrong legal standard or did not ground its decision on a logical interpretation of the facts.’” See State v. Wiskerchen, 2019 WI 1,

12025–2025
Jacobi v. Podevels green
wis · 1964
2 sentences

2002Furthermore, because the lawyer-client privilege is " 'an obstacle to the investigation of the truth' it should be 'strictly confined within the narrowest possible limits consistent with the logic of the principle.'" Jax, 73 Wis. 2d at 579 (quoting Jacobi, 23 Wis. 2d at 157 ). ¶ 22.

2002Furthermore, because the lawyer-client privilege is "`an obstacle to the investigation of the truth' it should be `strictly confined within the narrowest possible limits consistent with the logic of the principle.'" Jax, 73 Wis. 2d at 579 (quoting Jacobi, 23 Wis. 2d at 157 ). ¶ 22.

12002–2002
United States v. Franklin Delano Gipson green
ca5 · 1977
1 sentence

1995In a criminal case all 12 jurors must agree in order to arrive at a verdict." Our supreme court has adopted the logic and analysis of United States v. Gipson, 553 F.2d 453 (5th Cir. 1977), when deciding jury unanimity issues.

11995–1995
Matter of Ferrill green
nmctapp · 1981
2 sentences

1992"In the instant case, inasmuch as [appellant] failed to proceed to seek a determination of the motion, but proceeded to trial[,] . . . this conduct constituted waiver or abandonment of the motion ... precluding its consideration in this appeal." In re Ferrill, 97 N.M. at 396 , 640 P.2d at 502 .

1992"In the instant case, inasmuch as [appellant] failed to proceed to seek a determination of the motion, but proceeded to trial[,] . . . this conduct constituted waiver or abandonment of the motion ... precluding its consideration in this appeal." In re Ferrill, 97 N.M. at 396 , 640 P.2d at 502 .

11992–1992
In RE MARRIAGE OF STEINKE v. Steinke green
wis · 1985
2 sentences

1989Although the issue in Steinke v. Steinke, 126 Wis. 2d 372 , 376 N.W.2d 839 (1985), was whether consideration of a spouse's pension for purposes of maintenance warranted exclusion of the asset from the marital estate for purposes of property division, the logic and analysis of the supreme court is relevant to the discussion here.

1989Although the issue in Steinke v. Steinke, 126 Wis. 2d 372 , 376 N.W.2d 839 (1985), was whether consideration of a spouse's pension for purposes of maintenance warranted exclusion of the asset from the marital estate for purposes of property division, the logic and analysis of the supreme court is relevant to the discussion here.

11989–1989
Herman v. Schlesinger green
wis · 1902
2 sentences

1976It is based upon the recognition of the value of legal advice and assistance based upon full information of the facts and the corollary that full disclosure to counsel will often be unlikely if there is fear that others will be able to compel a breach of the confidence.” Because the attorney-client privilege is “an obstacle to the investigation of the truth” it should be “strictly confined within the narrowest possible limits consistent with the logic of the principle.” Jacobi v. Podevels, supra, at page 157; Herman v. Schlesinger (1902), 114 Wis. 382 , 90 N. W. 460 ; Tomek v. Farmers Mut.

1976It is based upon the recognition of the value of legal advice and assistance based upon full information of the facts and the corollary that full disclosure to counsel will often be unlikely if there is fear that others will be able to compel a breach of the confidence.” Because the attorney-client privilege is “an obstacle to the investigation of the truth” it should be “strictly confined within the narrowest possible limits consistent with the logic of the principle.” Jacobi v. Podevels, supra, at page 157; Herman v. Schlesinger (1902), 114 Wis. 382 , 90 N. W. 460 ; Tomek v. Farmers Mut.

11976–1976
Angelier v. Red Star Yeast & Products Co. green
wis · 1934
2 sentences

1958Although the name was not used, the conditions that must be established to permit recovery in this type of case were first stated by this court in Angelier v. Red Star Yeast & Products Co. 215 Wis. 47 , 254 N. W. 351 .

1958Although the name was not used, the conditions that must be established to permit recovery in this type of case were first stated by this court in Angelier v. Red Star Yeast & Products Co. 215 Wis. 47 , 254 N. W. 351 .

11958–1958
Tweeddale v. Tweeddale green
wis · 1903
2 sentences

1917By the same logic the doctrine of Tweeddale v. Tweeddale, 116 Wis. 517 , 93 N. W. 440 , and similar cases, has no application here.

1917By the same logic the doctrine of Tweeddale v. Tweeddale, 116 Wis. 517 , 93 N. W. 440 , and similar cases, has no application here.

11917–1917
Straka v. Lander neutral
wis · 1884
1 sentence

1888Hoffman v. Wheelock, 62 Wis. 435 ; Straka v. Lander, 60 Wis. 115 ; Lerdall v. Charter Oak L.

11888–1888

Statutes the citing opinions construe

WI § Wis. Stat. § 905.03 (4) WI § Wis. Stat. § 805.17 (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

CA 28 (1918–2025) NY 18 (1921–2023) IL 18 (1948–2025) NC 17 (1972–2022) MI 15 (1916–2018) WA 12 (1947–2020) WI 11 (1888–2025) TX 11 (1985–2026) PA 10 (1947–2025) MO 8 (1884–1986) MA 8 (1998–2024) FL 8 (1964–2018) DC 7 (1977–2025) KY 6 (1970–2016) AL 6 (1973–2012) MS 5 (1999–2003) IN 5 (1894–1992) GA 5 (1940–2013) CT 5 (1990–2017) NJ 5 (1954–2005) ND 4 (1985–2011) UT 4 (1990–2015) OH 3 (2002–2017) TN 3 (1943–2017) LA 3 (1986–1992) MD 3 (1974–1978) DE 3 (1990–2017) SC 3 (2000–2013) KS 2 (1972–2000) ID 2 (1984–2006) VA 2 (1974–2001) MT 2 (1987–2023) VT 2 (1960–1998) ME 2 (1979–2015) IA 2 (1937–2026) OR 2 (1987–1993)

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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