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wording test in Wisconsin

7 Wisconsin opinions name it 2 courts 1962–2021 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 (3)

CaseFollowedCited
State v. Beasleygreen
wisctapp · 2004 · cited in 1 Wisconsin opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
1 sentence

2021See Beasley, 271 Wis. 2d 469, ¶17 .

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State v. DeLaogreen
wis · 2002 · cited in 1 Wisconsin opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
2 sentences

2006Id., ¶ 52 n.1, (Crooks, J., concurring); see also State v. DeLao, 2002 WI 49 , ¶ 59 n.10, 252 Wis. 2d 289 , 643 N.W.2d 480 (recognizing a coalescence of varying standards for harmless error, but determining that under the specific facts of the case, it did not matter which standard was applied to the specific error in the case); see also Hannemann v. Boyson, 2005 WI 94, ¶ 57 , 282 Wis. 2d 664 , 698 N.W.2d 714 ("In other words, if it is clear beyond a reasonable doubt that a rational juiy would have [rendered the same verdict] absent the error, then the error did not contribute to the verdict"

2006Id., ¶ 52 n.1, (Crooks, J., concurring); see also State v. DeLao, 2002 WI 49 , ¶ 59 n.10, 252 Wis. 2d 289 , 643 N.W.2d 480 (recognizing a coalescence of varying standards for harmless error, but determining that under the specific facts of the case, it did not matter which standard was applied to the specific error in the case); see also Hannemann v. Boyson, 2005 WI 94, ¶ 57 , 282 Wis. 2d 664 , 698 N.W.2d 714 ("In other words, if it is clear beyond a reasonable doubt that a rational juiy would have [rendered the same verdict] absent the error, then the error did not contribute to the verdict"

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Hannemann v. Boysongreen
wis · 2005 · cited in 1 Wisconsin opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
2 sentences

2006Id., ¶ 52 n.1, (Crooks, J., concurring); see also State v. DeLao, 2002 WI 49 , ¶ 59 n.10, 252 Wis. 2d 289 , 643 N.W.2d 480 (recognizing a coalescence of varying standards for harmless error, but determining that under the specific facts of the case, it did not matter which standard was applied to the specific error in the case); see also Hannemann v. Boyson, 2005 WI 94, ¶ 57 , 282 Wis. 2d 664 , 698 N.W.2d 714 ("In other words, if it is clear beyond a reasonable doubt that a rational juiy would have [rendered the same verdict] absent the error, then the error did not contribute to the verdict"

2006Id., ¶ 52 n.1, (Crooks, J., concurring); see also State v. DeLao, 2002 WI 49 , ¶ 59 n.10, 252 Wis. 2d 289 , 643 N.W.2d 480 (recognizing a coalescence of varying standards for harmless error, but determining that under the specific facts of the case, it did not matter which standard was applied to the specific error in the case); see also Hannemann v. Boyson, 2005 WI 94, ¶ 57 , 282 Wis. 2d 664 , 698 N.W.2d 714 ("In other words, if it is clear beyond a reasonable doubt that a rational juiy would have [rendered the same verdict] absent the error, then the error did not contribute to the verdict"

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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. Harvey green
wis · 2002
2 sentences

2006Id., ¶ 52 n.1, (Crooks, J., concurring); see also State v. DeLao, 2002 WI 49 , ¶ 59 n.10, 252 Wis. 2d 289 , 643 N.W.2d 480 (recognizing a coalescence of varying standards for harmless error, but determining that under the specific facts of the case, it did not matter which standard was applied to the specific error in the case); see also Hannemann v. Boyson, 2005 WI 94, ¶ 57 , 282 Wis. 2d 664 , 698 N.W.2d 714 ("In other words, if it is clear beyond a reasonable doubt that a rational juiy would have [rendered the same verdict] absent the error, then the error did not contribute to the verdict"

2006Id., ¶ 52 n.1, (Crooks, J., concurring). ¶ 48.

22006–2006
State v. Mayo green
wis · 2007
2 sentences

2014The alternative wording of the test is whether it was "beyond a reasonable doubt that the error complained of did not contribute to the verdict obtained." State v. Mayo, 2007 WI 78, ¶47 , 301 16 No. 2010AP1639-CR Wis. 2d 642, 734 N.W.2d 115 (citations omitted) (internal quotation marks omitted). ¶30 In conducting a harmless error analysis, a reviewing court will have greater confidence in the circuit court's decision when the evidence that was not subject to error strongly supported the outcome and when the erroneously excluded evidence was peripheral.

2014The alternative wording of the test is whether it was "beyond a reasonable doubt that the error complained of did not contribute to the verdict obtained." State v. Mayo, 2007 WI 78, ¶47 , 301 16 No. 2010AP1639-CR Wis. 2d 642, 734 N.W.2d 115 (citations omitted) (internal quotation marks omitted). ¶30 In conducting a harmless error analysis, a reviewing court will have greater confidence in the circuit court's decision when the evidence that was not subject to error strongly supported the outcome and when the erroneously excluded evidence was peripheral.

12014–2014
Martindale v. Ripp green
wis · 2001
2 sentences

2014Martindale v. Ripp, 2001 WI 113, ¶32 , 246 Wis. 2d 67 , 629 N.W.2d 698 .

2014Martindale v. Ripp, 2001 WI 113, ¶32 , 246 Wis. 2d 67 , 629 N.W.2d 698 .

12014–2014
State v. Shaw green
wis · 1973
2 sentences

2003I understand the Court's ruling, and my objection, I guess, is on the record. 5 Brown relies on the following passage from State v. Shaw, 58 Wis. 2d 25 , 205 N.W.2d 132 (1973), overruled on other grounds by State v. Poellinger, 153 Wis. 2d 493 , 451 N.W.2d 752 (1990): " '[S]ince an alibi derives its potency as a defense from the fact that it involves the physical impossibility of the accused's guilt, a purported alibi which leaves it possible for the accused to be the guilty person is no alibi at all.'" Id. at 31 (citation omitted). 6 Operating a motor vehicle without the owner's consent is co

2003I understand the Court's ruling, and my objection, I guess, is on the record. 5 Brown relies on the following passage from State v. Shaw, 58 Wis. 2d 25 , 205 N.W.2d 132 (1973), overruled on other grounds by State v. Poellinger, 153 Wis. 2d 493 , 451 N.W.2d 752 (1990): " '[S]ince an alibi derives its potency as a defense from the fact that it involves the physical impossibility of the accused's guilt, a purported alibi which leaves it possible for the accused to be the guilty person is no alibi at all.'" Id. at 31 (citation omitted). 6 Operating a motor vehicle without the owner's consent is co

12003–2003
State v. Poellinger green
wis · 1990
2 sentences

2003I understand the Court's ruling, and my objection, I guess, is on the record. 5 Brown relies on the following passage from State v. Shaw, 58 Wis. 2d 25 , 205 N.W.2d 132 (1973), overruled on other grounds by State v. Poellinger, 153 Wis. 2d 493 , 451 N.W.2d 752 (1990): " '[S]ince an alibi derives its potency as a defense from the fact that it involves the physical impossibility of the accused's guilt, a purported alibi which leaves it possible for the accused to be the guilty person is no alibi at all.'" Id. at 31 (citation omitted). 6 Operating a motor vehicle without the owner's consent is co

2003I understand the Court's ruling, and my objection, I guess, is on the record. 5 Brown relies on the following passage from State v. Shaw, 58 Wis. 2d 25 , 205 N.W.2d 132 (1973), overruled on other grounds by State v. Poellinger, 153 Wis. 2d 493 , 451 N.W.2d 752 (1990): " '[S]ince an alibi derives its potency as a defense from the fact that it involves the physical impossibility of the accused's guilt, a purported alibi which leaves it possible for the accused to be the guilty person is no alibi at all.'" Id. at 31 (citation omitted). 6 Operating a motor vehicle without the owner's consent is co

12003–2003
Norman Senn v. United Dominion Industries, Incorporated green
ca7 · 1992
2 sentences

2000Schellinger, J.). [2] In the 1973-74 agreement, the wording of this clause was slightly different, although its substance was the same: Any employee who retires at age sixty-five (65) shall be covered under Blue Cross-Blue Shield Medicare Extended — 365 days, with the City paying the entire premium for single or family coverage where applicable. [3] Wisconsin Stat. § 802.08(6) (1995-96) states: "If it shall appear to the court that the party against whom a motion for summary judgment is asserted is entitled to summary judgment, the summary judgment may be awarded to such party even though the

2000Wisconsin Stat. § 802.08(6) (1995-96) states: "If it shall appear to the court that the party against whom a motion for summary judgment is asserted is entitled to summary judgment, the summary judgment may be awarded to such party even though the party has not moved therefor." The majority of the court of appeals recognized it was not bound by federal case law on this issue but found Senn v. United Dominion Industries, 951 F.2d 806 (7th Cir. 1992), to be persuasive and adopted its reasoning.

12000–2000
Roth v. City of Glendale neutral
wisctapp · 1999
2 sentences

2000Roth v. City of Glendale, 224 Wis. 2d 800, 809 , 593 N.W.2d 62 (Ct. App. 1999). [5] ERISA requires vesting of pension benefits; it does not require vesting of health or other retirement "welfare" benefits.

2000Roth v. City of Glendale, 224 Wis. 2d 800, 809 , 593 N.W.2d 62 (Ct. App. 1999). [5] ERISA requires vesting of pension benefits; it does not require vesting of health or other retirement "welfare" benefits.

12000–2000
Moyer v. City of Oshkosh green
wis · 1913
2 sentences

1962Referring to a claim against a city we wrote in Moyer v. Oshkosh (1913), 151 Wis. 586, 593 , 139 N. W. 378 : “No narrow rule of construction should be applied to the wording of the claim.

1962Referring to a claim against a city we wrote in Moyer v. Oshkosh (1913), 151 Wis. 586, 593 , 139 N. W. 378 : “No narrow rule of construction should be applied to the wording of the claim.

11962–1962

Where else courts name it

OR 125 (1895–2026) CA 70 (1927–2026) WV 53 (1977–2024) IL 39 (1904–2024) TX 27 (1910–2024) MO 22 (1905–2017) AL 20 (1930–2018) IN 20 (1930–2017) IA 20 (1918–2026) FL 20 (1959–2017) KS 19 (1934–2024) OH 16 (1975–2024) AZ 16 (1954–2020) WA 14 (1906–2024) KY 13 (1920–2026) PA 13 (1924–2021) DC 11 (1960–2025) VA 11 (1964–2025) NY 11 (1916–2004) MI 10 (1913–2025) MA 10 (1947–2010) NM 10 (1954–2025) NC 9 (1927–2024) NJ 9 (1964–2025) CO 9 (1972–2024) ID 8 (1949–2022) OK 8 (1926–2016) WI 7 (1962–2021) UT 4 (1949–2019) NE 4 (1950–2018) MD 4 (1999–2012) WY 4 (1978–1984) AR 4 (1950–1988) GA 4 (1941–2011) CT 3 (2002–2022) MS 3 (2007–2013) NH 3 (1983–2011) TN 2 (1998–2014) LA 2 (1992–2008) VI 2 (2012–2015) SC 2 (1901–1987) DE 2 (2001–2015) AK 2 (1981–2005)

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