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summarized rule in Wisconsin

8 Wisconsin opinions name it 3 courts 1967–2025 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 (5)

CaseFollowedCited
303, LLC v. Borngreen
wisctapp · 2012 · cited in 1 Wisconsin opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
1 sentence

2025A clear distinction must be drawn between the proper admission of extrinsic evidence for the purpose of applying the description to identified property versus the improper supplying of a description or adding to a description that on its face is insufficient. 303, LLC, 344 Wis. 2d 364, ¶16 (citing 72 AM.

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Yates v. United Statesred
scotus · 1957 · cited in 1 Wisconsin opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
2 sentences

2005See also Yates, 354 U.S. 298 ; Zant v. Stephens, 462 U.S. 862 (1983); Stromberg v. California, 283 U.S. 359 (1931).

2005See also Yates, 354 U.S. 298 ; Zant v. Stephens, 462 U.S. 862 (1983); Stromberg v. California, 283 U.S. 359 (1931).

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United States v. Andrew J. Salesgreen
ca8 · 1984 · cited in 1 Wisconsin opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
2 sentences

2005The court summarized the rule to be applied as follows: "[T]he rule .. . 'requires a verdict to be set aside in cases where the verdict is supportable on one ground, but not on another, and it is impossible to tell which ground the jury selected.'" Id. at 334-35 (quoting from United States v. Sales, 725 F.2d 458, 459 (1984)).

2005The court summarized the rule to be applied as follows: "[T]he rule ... `requires a verdict to be set aside in cases where the verdict is supportable on one ground, but not on another, and it is impossible to tell which ground the jury selected.'" Id. at 334-35 (quoting from United States v. Sales, 725 F.2d 458, 459 (1984)).

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Tobias v. County of Racinegreen
wisctapp · 1993 · cited in 1 Wisconsin opinions naming this issue, 1999–1999
2 sentences

1999Tobias, 179 Wis. 2d at 160 , 507 N.W.2d at 341 (citations omitted; alteration in Tobias).

1999Tobias, 179 Wis. 2d at 160 , 507 N.W.2d at 341 (citations omitted; alteration in Tobias).

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Steeno v. Stategreen
wis · 1978 · cited in 1 Wisconsin opinions naming this issue, 1987–1987
2 sentences

1987The test for determining whether a sentence constitutes cruel and unusual punishment is whether the sentence is "so excessive and unusual, and so disproportionate to the offense committed, as to shock public sentiment and violate the judgment of reasonable people concerning what is right and proper under the circumstances." Steeno v. State, 85 Wis. 2d 663, 669 , 271 N.W.2d 396, 399 (1978). [10] In Harris, 119 Wis. 2d at 623-24 , 350 N.W.2d at 639 the court summarized the factors a trial court may consider when sentencing a defendant: defendant's criminal record; history of undesirable behavior

1987The test for determining whether a sentence constitutes cruel and unusual punishment is whether the sentence is "so excessive and unusual, and so disproportionate to the offense committed, as to shock public sentiment and violate the judgment of reasonable people concerning what is right and proper under the circumstances." Steeno v. State, 85 Wis. 2d 663, 669 , 271 N.W.2d 396, 399 (1978). [10] In Harris, 119 Wis. 2d at 623-24 , 350 N.W.2d at 639 the court summarized the factors a trial court may consider when sentencing a defendant: defendant's criminal record; history of undesirable behavior

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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
State v. Clappes green
wis · 1987
2 sentences

2013The court summarized the factors a court should consider in determining whether a confession was voluntary in State v. Clappes, 136 Wis. 2d 222, 235-37 , 401 N.W.2d 759 (1987), as follows: In determining whether a confession was voluntarily made, the essential inquiry is whether the confession was procured via coercive means or whether it was the product of improper pressures exercised by the police.

2013The court summarized the factors a court should consider in determining whether a confession was voluntary in State v. Clappes, 136 Wis. 2d 222, 235-37 , 401 N.W.2d 759 (1987), as follows: In determining whether a confession was voluntarily made, the essential inquiry is whether the confession was procured via coercive means or whether it was the product of improper pressures exercised by the police.

12013–2013
Stromberg v. California green
scotus · 1931
2 sentences

2005See also Yates, 354 U.S. 298 ; Zant v. Stephens, 462 U.S. 862 (1983); Stromberg v. California, 283 U.S. 359 (1931).

2005See also Yates, 354 U.S. 298 ; Zant v. Stephens, 462 U.S. 862 (1983); Stromberg v. California, 283 U.S. 359 (1931).

12005–2005
Zant v. Stephens green
scotus · 1983
2 sentences

2005See also Yates, 354 U.S. 298 ; Zant v. Stephens, 462 U.S. 862 (1983); Stromberg v. California, 283 U.S. 359 (1931).

2005See also Yates, 354 U.S. 298 ; Zant v. Stephens, 462 U.S. 862 (1983); Stromberg v. California, 283 U.S. 359 (1931).

12005–2005
State v. Webster green
wis · 1983
2 sentences

1987In County of Vilas v. Chapman , 122 Wis.2d 211 , 361 N.W.2d 699 (1985), the court summarized the analysis which must be used to resolve jurisdictional disputes: In Webster [State v. Webster , 114 Wis.2d 418 , 338 N.W.2d 474 (1983)] we discussed in some detail the analytical framework the *Page 192 United States Supreme Court has developed to determine whether states have jurisdiction over Indian country.

1987In County of Vilas v. Chapman , 122 Wis.2d 211 , 361 N.W.2d 699 (1985), the court summarized the analysis which must be used to resolve jurisdictional disputes: In Webster [State v. Webster , 114 Wis.2d 418 , 338 N.W.2d 474 (1983)] we discussed in some detail the analytical framework the *Page 192 United States Supreme Court has developed to determine whether states have jurisdiction over Indian country.

11987–1987
County of Vilas v. Chapman green
wis · 1985
2 sentences

1987In County of Vilas v. Chapman , 122 Wis.2d 211 , 361 N.W.2d 699 (1985), the court summarized the analysis which must be used to resolve jurisdictional disputes: In Webster [State v. Webster , 114 Wis.2d 418 , 338 N.W.2d 474 (1983)] we discussed in some detail the analytical framework the *Page 192 United States Supreme Court has developed to determine whether states have jurisdiction over Indian country.

1987In County of Vilas v. Chapman , 122 Wis.2d 211 , 361 N.W.2d 699 (1985), the court summarized the analysis which must be used to resolve jurisdictional disputes: In Webster [State v. Webster , 114 Wis.2d 418 , 338 N.W.2d 474 (1983)] we discussed in some detail the analytical framework the *Page 192 United States Supreme Court has developed to determine whether states have jurisdiction over Indian country.

11987–1987
State v. Harris green
wis · 1984
2 sentences

1987In Harris, 119 Wis. 2d at 623-24 , 350 N.W.2d at 639 the court summarized the factors a trial court may consider when sentencing a defendant: defendant’s criminal record; history of undesirable behavior patterns; personality, character and social traits; results of a presentence investigation; vicious or aggravated nature of the crime; degree of culpability; demeanor at trial; age, educational background and employment record; remorse, repentance and cooperativeness; need for close rehabilitative control; rights of the public; and length of pretrial detention.

1987In Harris, 119 Wis. 2d at 623-24 , 350 N.W.2d at 639 the court summarized the factors a trial court may consider when sentencing a defendant: defendant’s criminal record; history of undesirable behavior patterns; personality, character and social traits; results of a presentence investigation; vicious or aggravated nature of the crime; degree of culpability; demeanor at trial; age, educational background and employment record; remorse, repentance and cooperativeness; need for close rehabilitative control; rights of the public; and length of pretrial detention.

11987–1987
Walder v. United States green
scotus · 1954
2 sentences

1967Walder v. United States, 347 U. S. 62 , 74 S. Ct. 354 , 98 L.

1967Walder v. United States, 347 U. S. 62 , 74 S. Ct. 354 , 98 L.

11967–1967
Heffernan v. Heffernan green
wis · 1965
1 sentence

1967In the recent case of Heffernan v. Heffernan (1965), 27 Wis. (2d) 307, 312, 134 N. W. (2d) 439 , this court summarized the standard to be employed by a trial court in determining whether a divorce should be granted where the action is brought for alleged cruel and inhuman treatment: “From these cases we conclude that no precisely described or enumerated acts of one spouse toward another can be defined as cruel and inhuman treatment.

11967–1967

Where else courts name it

LA 35 (1972–2018) MI 21 (1983–2025) CA 20 (1950–2023) OR 16 (1988–2022) OH 15 (1995–2018) IL 13 (1981–2024) MD 9 (1984–2020) FL 8 (2002–2008) WI 8 (1967–2025) PA 8 (1977–2021) WV 6 (1990–1996) WA 6 (1958–2024) NC 6 (1991–2023) OK 5 (1985–1999) NY 5 (1907–2014) TX 5 (2010–2013) AL 5 (1949–2008) ID 5 (1965–1997) HI 4 (1975–2019) TN 4 (1964–2018) MN 3 (1963–2005) AZ 3 (1961–1996) IN 3 (1994–2026) NJ 3 (1962–2019) MA 2 (1996–2026) AR 2 (1995–2004) MT 2 (2008–2008) MS 2 (1956–1999) WY 2 (1993–2002) UT 2 (2003–2019)

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