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6 Wisconsin opinions name it 2 courts 1939–2001 0 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.
| Case | Followed | Cited |
|---|---|---|
Major v. County of Milwaukeegreen2 sentences1999The court concluded that "[t]he judicial conduct panel correctly concluded that Judge Pressentin's violation of SCR 60.05 was willful, whether or not he had actual knowledge of the rule's prohibition, for the reason that, as a municipal judge, he was chargeable with the knowledge of the ethical rules governing municipal judges in Wisconsin." Id. at 155 , 406 N.W.2d at 781 ; see also In re Judicial Disciplinary Proceedings against Tesmer, 219 Wis. 2d 709 , 580 N.W.2d 307 (1998); cf. Major v. County of Milwaukee, 196 Wis. 2d 939, 945 , 539 N.W.2d 472, 475 (Ct. App. 1995) ("[T]he law imputes actu 1999The court concluded that "[t]he judicial conduct panel correctly concluded that Judge Pressentin's violation of SCR 60.05 was willful, whether or not he had actual knowledge of the rule's prohibition, for the reason that, as a municipal judge, he was chargeable with the knowledge of the ethical rules governing municipal judges in Wisconsin." Id. at 155 , 406 N.W.2d at 781 ; see also In re Judicial Disciplinary Proceedings against Tesmer, 219 Wis. 2d 709 , 580 N.W.2d 307 (1998); cf. Major v. County of Milwaukee, 196 Wis. 2d 939, 945 , 539 N.W.2d 472, 475 (Ct. App. 1995) ("[T]he law imputes actu | 1 | 1 |
In the Matter of Judicial Discip. Proceed. Against Tesmergreen1 sentence1999The court concluded that "[t]he judicial conduct panel correctly concluded that Judge Pressentin's violation of SCR 60.05 was willful, whether or not he had actual knowledge of the rule's prohibition, for the reason that, as a municipal judge, he was chargeable with the knowledge of the ethical rules governing municipal judges in Wisconsin." Id. at 155 , 406 N.W.2d at 781 ; see also In re Judicial Disciplinary Proceedings against Tesmer, 219 Wis. 2d 709 , 580 N.W.2d 307 (1998); cf. Major v. County of Milwaukee, 196 Wis. 2d 939, 945 , 539 N.W.2d 472, 475 (Ct. App. 1995) ("[T]he law imputes actu | 1 | 1 |
| Case | Negative | Cited |
|---|---|---|
| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Wisconsin. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
| Case | Cited | Years |
|---|---|---|
In Matter of Complaint Against Seraphim
green
2 sentences2001Wisconsin Stat. § 757.81(4)(a) provides: (4) "Misconduct" includes any of the following: (a) Wilful violation of a rule of the code of judicial ethics. 3 The panel also concluded that Judge Crawford's conduct violated Wis. Stat. § 943.30 (1) and (4). *379 Wisconsin Stat. § 943.30(1) and (4) provides: (1) Whoever, either verbally or by any written or printed communication, maliciously threatens to accuse or accuses another of any crime or offense, or threatens or commits any injury to the person, property, business, profession, calling or trade, or the profits and income of any business, profes 2001Wisconsin Stat. § 757.81(4)(a) provides: (4) "Misconduct" includes any of the following: (a) Wilful violation of a rule of the code of judicial ethics. 3 The panel also concluded that Judge Crawford's conduct violated Wis. Stat. § 943.30 (1) and (4). *379 Wisconsin Stat. § 943.30(1) and (4) provides: (1) Whoever, either verbally or by any written or printed communication, maliciously threatens to accuse or accuses another of any crime or offense, or threatens or commits any injury to the person, property, business, profession, calling or trade, or the profits and income of any business, profes | 1 | 2001–2001 |
In Re Judicial Disciplinary Proceedings Against Aulik
green
2 sentences2001Wisconsin Stat. § 757.81(4)(a) provides: (4) "Misconduct" includes any of the following: (a) Wilful violation of a rule of the code of judicial ethics. 3 The panel also concluded that Judge Crawford's conduct violated Wis. Stat. § 943.30 (1) and (4). *379 Wisconsin Stat. § 943.30(1) and (4) provides: (1) Whoever, either verbally or by any written or printed communication, maliciously threatens to accuse or accuses another of any crime or offense, or threatens or commits any injury to the person, property, business, profession, calling or trade, or the profits and income of any business, profes 2001Wisconsin Stat. § 757.81(4)(a) provides: (4) "Misconduct" includes any of the following: (a) Wilful violation of a rule of the code of judicial ethics. 3 The panel also concluded that Judge Crawford's conduct violated Wis. Stat. § 943.30 (1) and (4). *379 Wisconsin Stat. § 943.30(1) and (4) provides: (1) Whoever, either verbally or by any written or printed communication, maliciously threatens to accuse or accuses another of any crime or offense, or threatens or commits any injury to the person, property, business, profession, calling or trade, or the profits and income of any business, profes | 1 | 2001–2001 |
Matter of Judicial Disciplinary Proceedings Against Pressentin
green
2 sentences1999Section 757.81(4)(a), Stats., defines judicial misconduct to include "a wilful violation of a rule of the code of judicial ethics." For example, in In re Complaint against Pressentin, 139 Wis. 2d 150 , 406 N.W.2d 779 (1987), the supreme court rejected a judge's contention that his violation was not wilful because he was not aware of the rule he violated. 1999Section 757.81(4)(a), Stats., defines judicial misconduct to include "a wilful violation of a rule of the code of judicial ethics." For example, in In re Complaint against Pressentin, 139 Wis. 2d 150 , 406 N.W.2d 779 (1987), the supreme court rejected a judge's contention that his violation was not wilful because he was not aware of the rule he violated. | 1 | 1999–1999 |
Bahr v. Galonski
green
2 sentences1998We explicitly invited judges' attention to the Code's prohibition of private communications designed to influence the judge's decision in Bahr v. Galonski, 80 Wis. 2d 72 , 257 N.W.2d 869 (1977). 1998We explicitly invited judges' attention to the Code's prohibition of private communications designed to influence the judge's decision in Bahr v. Galonski, 80 Wis. 2d 72 , 257 N.W.2d 869 (1977). | 1 | 1998–1998 |
In Re Judicial Disciplinary Proceedings Against Gorenstein
green
2 sentences1992A judge shall not indulge in gross personal misconduct. *115 In making its recommendation for discipline, the panel noted the similarity between Judge Breitenbach's conduct and the judicial misconduct the court considered in Disciplinary Proceedings Against Gorenstein, 147 Wis. 2d 861 , 434 N.W.2d 603 (1989). 1992A judge shall not indulge in gross personal misconduct. *115 In making its recommendation for discipline, the panel noted the similarity between Judge Breitenbach's conduct and the judicial misconduct the court considered in Disciplinary Proceedings Against Gorenstein, 147 Wis. 2d 861 , 434 N.W.2d 603 (1989). | 1 | 1992–1992 |
Cranston v. Bluhm
green
2 sentences1971Cranston v. Bluhm (1967), 33 Wis. 2d 192 , 147 N. W. 2d 337 . 1971Cranston v. Bluhm (1967), 33 Wis. 2d 192 , 147 N. W. 2d 337 . | 1 | 1971–1971 |
In re Morrison
neutral
1 sentence1939In In re Morrison, 43 S. D. 185, 178 N. W. 732 , it was held that while failure to institute an action may be excused, misrepresentation to the client that the action had been commenced is misconduct which warrants discipline. | 1 | 1939–1939 |
In re Maloney
neutral
2 sentences1939The lawyer who is habitually negligent in handling matters intrusted to him has as little place at the bar as the dishonest lawyer, unless he can offer convincing evidence that he can and will change his ways.” In In re Maloney, 35 N. D. 1 , 153 N. W. 385 , it was held that abandonment of a client’s interest and retention of his fees for services which are not rendered constitutes a wilful violation of the duties of an attorney sufficient to warrant disbarment. 1939The lawyer who is habitually negligent in handling matters intrusted to him has as little place at the bar as the dishonest lawyer, unless he can offer convincing evidence that he can and will change his ways.” In In re Maloney, 35 N. D. 1 , 153 N. W. 385 , it was held that abandonment of a client’s interest and retention of his fees for services which are not rendered constitutes a wilful violation of the duties of an attorney sufficient to warrant disbarment. | 1 | 1939–1939 |
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.
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.