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Village motion in Wisconsin

7 Wisconsin opinions name it 2 courts 1999–2025 4 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 (3)

CaseFollowedCited
Northern States Power Co. v. Bughergreen
wis · 1995 · cited in 1 Wisconsin opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
2 sentences

2025See Northern States Power Co. v. Bugher, 189 Wis. 2d 541, 550 , 525 N.W.2d 723 (1995) (“The term claim preclusion replaces res judicata.”).

2025See Northern States Power Co. v. Bugher, 189 Wis. 2d 541, 550 , 525 N.W.2d 723 (1995) (“The term claim preclusion replaces res judicata.”).

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Thomas G. Miller v. Zoning Board of Appeals of the Village of Lyndon Stationgreen
wis · 2023 · cited in 1 Wisconsin opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
2 sentences

2023See Marris v. City of Cedarburg, 176 Wis. 2d 14, 24 , 498 N.W.2d 842 (1993) (“The phrase ‘acted according to law’ has been interpreted as including ‘the common-law concepts of due process and fair play.’”);7 see also Miller v. Zoning Bd. of Appeals of Lyndon Station, 2023 WI 46, ¶¶9, 13, 19 , 407 Wis. 2d 678 , 991 N.W.2d 380 (stating that adjudicative decisions involve “apply[ing] existing law 7 In Marris v. City of Cedarburg, 176 Wis. 2d 14 , 498 N.W.2d 842 (1993), our supreme court explained: [W]e recognize that zoning decisions implicate important private and public interests; they signific

2023See Marris v. City of Cedarburg, 176 Wis. 2d 14, 24 , 498 N.W.2d 842 (1993) (“The phrase ‘acted according to law’ has been interpreted as including ‘the common-law concepts of due process and fair play.’”);7 see also Miller v. Zoning Bd. of Appeals of Lyndon Station, 2023 WI 46, ¶¶9, 13, 19 , 407 Wis. 2d 678 , 991 N.W.2d 380 (stating that adjudicative decisions involve “apply[ing] existing law 7 In Marris v. City of Cedarburg, 176 Wis. 2d 14 , 498 N.W.2d 842 (1993), our supreme court explained: [W]e recognize that zoning decisions implicate important private and public interests; they signific

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Marris v. City of Cedarburggreen
wis · 1993 · cited in 1 Wisconsin opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
2 sentences

2023See Marris v. City of Cedarburg, 176 Wis. 2d 14, 24 , 498 N.W.2d 842 (1993) (“The phrase ‘acted according to law’ has been interpreted as including ‘the common-law concepts of due process and fair play.’”);7 see also Miller v. Zoning Bd. of Appeals of Lyndon Station, 2023 WI 46, ¶¶9, 13, 19 , 407 Wis. 2d 678 , 991 N.W.2d 380 (stating that adjudicative decisions involve “apply[ing] existing law 7 In Marris v. City of Cedarburg, 176 Wis. 2d 14 , 498 N.W.2d 842 (1993), our supreme court explained: [W]e recognize that zoning decisions implicate important private and public interests; they signific

2023See Marris v. City of Cedarburg, 176 Wis. 2d 14, 24 , 498 N.W.2d 842 (1993) (“The phrase ‘acted according to law’ has been interpreted as including ‘the common-law concepts of due process and fair play.’”);7 see also Miller v. Zoning Bd. of Appeals of Lyndon Station, 2023 WI 46, ¶¶9, 13, 19 , 407 Wis. 2d 678 , 991 N.W.2d 380 (stating that adjudicative decisions involve “apply[ing] existing law 7 In Marris v. City of Cedarburg, 176 Wis. 2d 14 , 498 N.W.2d 842 (1993), our supreme court explained: [W]e recognize that zoning decisions implicate important private and public interests; they signific

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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
Green Spring Farms v. Kersten green
wis · 1987
2 sentences

2024Green Spring Farms v. Kersten, 136 Wis. 2d 304, 315 , 401 N.W.2d 816 (1987).

2024Green Spring Farms v. Kersten, 136 Wis. 2d 304, 315 , 401 N.W.2d 816 (1987).

12024–2024
Bishop v. Blue Cross & Blue Shield United green
wisctapp · 1988
2 sentences

2023Among its reasons for granting the dismissal, the court emphasized that the Village sought a dismissal with prejudice which, “[a]bsent something significant,” generally is not accompanied by an award of costs and fees under Bishop v. Blue Cross & Blue Shield United of Wisconsin, 145 Wis. 2d 315 , 426 N.W.2d 114 (Ct. App. 1988).

2023Among its reasons for granting the dismissal, the court emphasized that the Village sought a dismissal with prejudice which, “[a]bsent something significant,” generally is not accompanied by an award of costs and fees under Bishop v. Blue Cross & Blue Shield United of Wisconsin, 145 Wis. 2d 315 , 426 N.W.2d 114 (Ct. App. 1988).

12023–2023
Edward Kraemer & Sons, Inc. v. Sauk County Board of Adjustment green
wis · 1994
2 sentences

2023Instead, the court decided that the Plan Commission failed to act fairly and impartially in exercising its discretion and adjudicating the merits of Sojenhomer’s otherwise 12 We note that the Village’s brief-in-chief, in support of this proposition, attributes a five-line quotation to our supreme court’s decision in Edward Kraemer & Sons, Inc. v. Sauk County Board of Adjustment, 183 Wis. 2d 1, 14 , 515 N.W.2d 256 (1994).

2023Instead, the court decided that the Plan Commission failed to act fairly and impartially in exercising its discretion and adjudicating the merits of Sojenhomer’s otherwise 12 We note that the Village’s brief-in-chief, in support of this proposition, attributes a five-line quotation to our supreme court’s decision in Edward Kraemer & Sons, Inc. v. Sauk County Board of Adjustment, 183 Wis. 2d 1, 14 , 515 N.W.2d 256 (1994).

12023–2023
City of Brookfield v. Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District green
wis · 1992
2 sentences

2023While the two phrases refer to the same standard of review, id., we urge counsel to use the correct terminology going forward. 11 No. 2022AP1991 violated, and the Village does not challenge that determination.

2023Based on the court’s review of the evidence in the record, it further concluded that Kolb and Roedl’s involvement “poisoned the well” and “that damage could [not] be undone and that defect [could not be] cured on remand.” Thus, the third principle in Hartland Sportsmen’s Club is applicable: “Outright reversal is appropriate when the due process violation cannot be cured on remand.” Id., ¶20 (quoting Guerrero v. City of Kenosha Hous.

12023–2023
E-Z Roll Off, LLC v. County of Oneida green
wis · 2011
2 sentences

2019Relying on E-Z Roll Off, LLC v. County of Oneida , 2011 WI 71 , 335 Wis. 2d 720 , 800 N.W.2d 421 , it concluded that the notice of injury was served on the Village "almost 19 months after the happening of the event giving rise to the claim ...

2019Relying on E-Z Roll Off, LLC v. County of Oneida , 2011 WI 71 , 335 Wis. 2d 720 , 800 N.W.2d 421 , it concluded that the notice of injury was served on the Village "almost 19 months after the happening of the event giving rise to the claim ...

12019–2019
City of Waukesha v. TOWN BOARD OF WAUKESHA green
wisctapp · 1995
2 sentences

2002However, Lake Country does not further develop this argument and we will not address it further except to observe that Judge Hassin noted Judge Foster's decision and the existence of facts in that initial case which supported a claim of pecuniary loss to the taxpayers, Lake Country included. 7 We note that Lake Country additionally relies on City of Waukesha v. Town Bd. of Waukesha, 198 Wis. 2d 592 , 543 N.W.2d 515 (Ct. App. 1995), in arguing that if both the City of Waukesha and County of Waukesha had standing to challenge the Town's grant of conditional use permits, then taxpayers and proper

2002However, Lake Country does not further develop this argument and we will not address it further except to observe that Judge Hassin noted Judge Foster's decision and the existence of facts in that initial case which supported a claim of pecuniary loss to the taxpayers, Lake Country included. 7 We note that Lake Country additionally relies on City of Waukesha v. Town Bd. of Waukesha, 198 Wis. 2d 592 , 543 N.W.2d 515 (Ct. App. 1995), in arguing that if both the City of Waukesha and County of Waukesha had standing to challenge the Town's grant of conditional use permits, then taxpayers and proper

12002–2002
Sheeley v. Chippewa County neutral
wis · 1935
2 sentences

1999Citing Sheeley v. Chippewa County, 217 Wis. 41 , 258 N.W. 373 (1935), the trial court granted Mainline summary judgment against Sussex, ruling that Sussex could not sue for breach of a municipal contract in the absence of a statute extending it that right.

1999Citing Sheeley v. Chippewa County, 217 Wis. 41 , 258 N.W. 373 (1935), the trial court granted Mainline summary judgment against Sussex, ruling that Sussex could not sue for breach of a municipal contract in the absence of a statute extending it that right.

11999–1999

Statutes the citing opinions construe

WI § Wis. Stat. § 808.10 (4) WI § Wis. Stat. § 893.80 (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

NY 104 (1905–2026) IL 57 (1951–2026) OH 16 (2004–2026) WI 7 (1999–2025) TX 6 (2009–2023) NC 3 (1990–2002) NM 3 (1999–2016) FL 3 (2000–2018) CT 2 (2002–2004) WA 2 (1920–2014) AK 2 (1984–1984)

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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