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importance rule in Wisconsin

9 Wisconsin opinions name it 2 courts 1896–2026 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
State v. Kyle Lee Monahangreen
wis · 2018 · cited in 1 Wisconsin opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
2 sentences

2026See State v. Monahan, 2018 WI 80, ¶35 , 383 Wis. 2d 100 , 913 N.W.2d 894 (in “our application of the harmless error rule,” we consider “the importance of the erroneously included or excluded evidence”). ¶47 The State’s evidence against Reeves was strong.

2026See State v. Monahan, 2018 WI 80, ¶35 , 383 Wis. 2d 100 , 913 N.W.2d 894 (in “our application of the harmless error rule,” we consider “the importance of the erroneously included or excluded evidence”). ¶47 The State’s evidence against Reeves was strong.

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Myers v. Stategreen
wis · 1973 · cited in 1 Wisconsin opinions naming this issue, 1975–1975
2 sentences

1975The importance of this rule was recognized in Myers v. State (1978), 60 Wis. 2d 248, 263, 264 , 208 N. W. 2d 311 : “. . . [N] ot to allow the defendant at trial ‘access to’ and the ‘right to use’ prior inconsistent statements for ‘impeachment purposes’ is a violation of his constitutional right to due process of law. . . .” In that case it was held to be reversible error to deny the defendant the right to use a witness’ testimony from a John Doe hearing for impeachment purposes.

1975The importance of this rule was recognized in Myers v. State (1978), 60 Wis. 2d 248, 263, 264 , 208 N. W. 2d 311 : “. . . [N] ot to allow the defendant at trial ‘access to’ and the ‘right to use’ prior inconsistent statements for ‘impeachment purposes’ is a violation of his constitutional right to due process of law. . . .” In that case it was held to be reversible error to deny the defendant the right to use a witness’ testimony from a John Doe hearing for impeachment purposes.

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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 (8)

CaseCitedYears
McNeil v. Wisconsin green
scotus · 1991
1 sentence

2008The importance of this rule is emphasized by the consequences of not following it: "the suspect's statements are presumed involuntary *98 and therefore inadmissible as substantive evidence at trial, even where the suspect executes a waiver and his statements would be considered voluntary under traditional standards." Id. at 177 .

12008–2008
Sutter v. State green
wis · 1975
1 sentence

2005Nevertheless, the instant case is distinguishable from Sutter , wherein the "controversy [w]as .. . fully tried upon the merits and the rights of the parties conclusively determined." Id.

12005–2005
Freeman v. Krause Milling Co. green
wis · 1969
2 sentences

1998Hood, Benjamin A. Hardy, Jr. & *355 Harold S. Lewis, Jr., Workers' Compensation and Employee Protection Laws in a Nutshell 45 (2d ed. 1990). 3 See DePratt, 102 Wis. 2d at 146-47 ; Freeman v. Krause Milling Co., 43 Wis. 2d 392 , 394 n.2, 168 N.W.2d 599 (1969). 4 The court has stated the importance of this inquiry as follows: In compensation law, the spotlight must now be turned upon the employee, for the first question of all is: Did he make a contract of hire with the special employer?

1998Hood, Benjamin A. Hardy, Jr. & *355 Harold S. Lewis, Jr., Workers' Compensation and Employee Protection Laws in a Nutshell 45 (2d ed. 1990). 3 See DePratt, 102 Wis. 2d at 146-47 ; Freeman v. Krause Milling Co., 43 Wis. 2d 392 , 394 n.2, 168 N.W.2d 599 (1969). 4 The court has stated the importance of this inquiry as follows: In compensation law, the spotlight must now be turned upon the employee, for the first question of all is: Did he make a contract of hire with the special employer?

11998–1998
DePratt v. Sergio green
wis · 1981
1 sentence

1998Hood, Benjamin A. Hardy, Jr. & *355 Harold S. Lewis, Jr., Workers' Compensation and Employee Protection Laws in a Nutshell 45 (2d ed. 1990). 3 See DePratt, 102 Wis. 2d at 146-47 ; Freeman v. Krause Milling Co., 43 Wis. 2d 392 , 394 n.2, 168 N.W.2d 599 (1969). 4 The court has stated the importance of this inquiry as follows: In compensation law, the spotlight must now be turned upon the employee, for the first question of all is: Did he make a contract of hire with the special employer?

11998–1998
State v. Carviou green
wisctapp · 1990
2 sentences

1996As the court of appeals observed shortly after American TV was decided, the "supreme court has decided that even when a judge commits ethical violations by presiding over a case, his actions do not constitute grounds for recusal." State v. Carivou, 154 Wis. 2d 641, 644 , 454 N.W.2d 562 (Ct. App. 1990).

1996As the court of appeals observed shortly after American TV was decided, the "supreme court has decided that even when a judge commits ethical violations by presiding over a case, his actions do not constitute grounds for recusal." State v. Carivou, 154 Wis. 2d 641, 644 , 454 N.W.2d 562 (Ct. App. 1990).

11996–1996
Air Wisconsin, Inc. v. North Central Airlines, Inc. green
wis · 1980
2 sentences

1990Failure to object at the conference constitutes a waiver of any error in the proposed instructions or verdict. [Emphasis supplied.] In Air Wisconsin, Inc. v. North Central Airlines, Inc., 98 Wis. 2d 301, 311 , 296 N.W.2d 749 (1980), this court emphasized the importance of the rule (sec. 805.13(3), Stats.) requiring that a particularized objection be made and that the grounds for objection to both jury instructions and special verdict questions be stated on the record.

1990Failure to object at the conference constitutes a waiver of any error in the proposed instructions or verdict. [Emphasis supplied.] In Air Wisconsin, Inc. v. North Central Airlines, Inc., 98 Wis. 2d 301, 311 , 296 N.W.2d 749 (1980), this court emphasized the importance of the rule (sec. 805.13(3), Stats.) requiring that a particularized objection be made and that the grounds for objection to both jury instructions and special verdict questions be stated on the record.

11990–1990
Denny v. Mertz green
wis · 1982
2 sentences

1989Denny, 106 Wis. 2d at 650 , 318 N.W.2d at 147-48 .

1989Denny, 106 Wis. 2d at 650 , 318 N.W.2d at 147-48 .

11989–1989
Ogden v. Saunders green
scotus · 1827
1 sentence

1896J., in Ogden v. Saunders, 12 Wheat. 213 , and often cited with approval by this court: “ It is a general rule that the positive authority of a decision is coextensive only with the facts on which it is made.” It follows that we hold that the term “ discharged,” as: used in sec. 3968, B.

11896–1896

Where else courts name it

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