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standing challenge in Wisconsin

45 Wisconsin opinions name it 2 courts 1974–2026 12 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 (32)

CaseFollowedCited
Fox v. Wisconsin Department of Health & Social Servicesgreen
wis · 1983 · cited in 7 Wisconsin opinions naming this issue, 1988–2026
2 sentences

2026Brown, 414 Wis. 2d 601, ¶¶17, 25 (citation omitted); see also Fox, 112 Wis. 2d at 525. ¶16 Brown makes clear that the first step of the two-prong standing analysis—determining whether the party establishes an actual or threatened injury in fact—is the same under WIS.

2025See Fox, 112 Wis. 2d at 526 ; Waste Mgmt. of Wis., Inc. v. DNR, 144 Wis. 2d 499 , 502 n.2, 424 N.W.2d 685 (1988) (holding that “just because a party has requested and been granted an administrative hearing, the party does not obtain thereby the standing to challenge the resulting administrative decision,” even though the party disagreed with the resulting administrative decision).

47
Wisconsin's Environmental Decade, Inc. v. Public Service Commissiongreen
wis · 1975 · cited in 4 Wisconsin opinions naming this issue, 1979–2022
2 sentences

2022Assocs., Ltd. v. DILHR, 92 Wis. 2d 53, 61 , 284 N.W.2d 706 (Ct. App. 1979) ("The Wisconsin Supreme Court construed ['person aggrieved'] to impose a standing requirement similar to the federal rule in [WED I]."). 14 ¶19 We construe the law of standing "liberally, and 'even an injury to a trifling interest' may suffice." McConkey, 326 Wis. 2d 1, ¶15 (quoting Fox, 112 Wis. 2d at 524 ); see also WED I, 69 Wis. 2d at 13 (citing Kubista v. State Annuity & Inv.

1979(Emphasis supplied.) The Wisconsin Supreme Court construed this language to impose a standing requirement similar to the federal rule in Wisconsin’s Environmental Decade, Inc. v. PSC, 69 Wis.2d 1, 10 , 230 N.W.2d 243, 248 (1975): The first step under the Wisconsin rule is to ascertain whether the decision of the agency directly causes injury to the interest of the petitioner.

44
Rakas v. Illinoisgreen
scotus · 1979 · cited in 6 Wisconsin opinions naming this issue, 1986–2006
2 sentences

2006When we assess a defendant's standing to challenge a search under the Fourth Amendment, "the critical inquiry is 'whether the person... has a legitimate expectation of privacy in the invaded place.'" State v. Trecroci, 2001 WI App 126, ¶ 26 , 246 Wis. 2d 261 , 630 N.W.2d 555 (quoting Rakas v. Illinois, 439 U.S. 128, 143 (1978)). ¶ 13.

2001When assessing a defendant's standing to challenge a search under the Fourth Amendment, the critical inquiry is "whether the person . . . has a legitimate expectation of privacy in the invaded place." Rakas v. Illinois, 439 U.S. 128, 143 (1978); accord State v. Fillyaw, 104 Wis. 2d 700, 710 , 312 N.W.2d 795 (1981).

36
State v. Fillyawgreen
wis · 1981 · cited in 4 Wisconsin opinions naming this issue, 1986–2001
2 sentences

2001When assessing a defendant's standing to challenge a search under the Fourth Amendment, the critical inquiry is "whether the person . . . has a legitimate expectation of privacy in the invaded place." Rakas v. Illinois, 439 U.S. 128, 143 (1978); accord State v. Fillyaw, 104 Wis. 2d 700, 710 , 312 N.W.2d 795 (1981).

2001When assessing a defendant's standing to challenge a search under the Fourth Amendment, the critical inquiry is "whether the person . . . has a legitimate expectation of privacy in the invaded place." Rakas v. Illinois, 439 U.S. 128, 143 (1978); accord State v. Fillyaw, 104 Wis. 2d 700, 710 , 312 N.W.2d 795 (1981).

24
McConkey v. Van Hollengreen
wis · 2010 · cited in 2 Wisconsin opinions naming this issue, 2022–2026
2 sentences

2026See McConkey 326 Wis. 2d 1, ¶15. 45 Dist., 2010 WI 86, ¶38, 327 Wis. 2d 572, 786 N.W.2d 177 (“Wisconsin courts evaluate standing as a matter of judicial policy rather than as a jurisdictional prerequisite.”). ¶121 Accordingly, I conclude McConkey’s reasoning provides a clear and additional basis for addressing the merits of Pellegrini’s claim.

2022Assocs., Ltd. v. DILHR, 92 Wis. 2d 53, 61 , 284 N.W.2d 706 (Ct. App. 1979) ("The Wisconsin Supreme Court construed ['person aggrieved'] to impose a standing requirement similar to the federal rule in [WED I]."). 14 ¶19 We construe the law of standing "liberally, and 'even an injury to a trifling interest' may suffice." McConkey, 326 Wis. 2d 1, ¶15 (quoting Fox, 112 Wis. 2d at 524 ); see also WED I, 69 Wis. 2d at 13 (citing Kubista v. State Annuity & Inv.

22
Waste Management of Wisconsin, Inc. v. State Department of Natural Resourcesgreen
wis · 1988 · cited in 3 Wisconsin opinions naming this issue, 2022–2025
2 sentences

2025See Fox, 112 Wis. 2d at 526 ; Waste Mgmt. of Wis., Inc. v. DNR, 144 Wis. 2d 499 , 502 n.2, 424 N.W.2d 685 (1988) (holding that “just because a party has requested and been granted an administrative hearing, the party does not obtain thereby the standing to challenge the resulting administrative decision,” even though the party disagreed with the resulting administrative decision).

2025See Fox, 112 Wis. 2d at 526 ; Waste Mgmt. of Wis., Inc. v. DNR, 144 Wis. 2d 499 , 502 n.2, 424 N.W.2d 685 (1988) (holding that “just because a party has requested and been granted an administrative hearing, the party does not obtain thereby the standing to challenge the resulting administrative decision,” even though the party disagreed with the resulting administrative decision).

13
Village of Slinger v. City of Hartfordgreen
wisctapp · 2002 · cited in 2 Wisconsin opinions naming this issue, 2011–2026
2 sentences

2011Co. v. Koenigs, 110 Wis. 2d 522, 526-28 , 329 N.W.2d 157 (1983) (parents of injured child challenge dismissal of action against their insurer even though they asserted no claim to appeal against insurer; parents are aggrieved parties with standing; dismissal adversely affected their financial interest in having insurance coverage); Kiser v. Jungbacker, 2008 WI App 88, ¶ 12 , 312 Wis. 2d 621 , 754 N.W.2d 180 (appeal of award of attorney's fees; "[t]he essence of the standing inquiry is whether the party seeking review has alleged a personal stake in the outcome of the controversy"); Shovers v.

2011Co. v. Koenigs, 110 Wis. 2d 522, 526-28 , 329 N.W.2d 157 (1983) (parents of injured child challenge dismissal of action against their insurer even though they asserted no claim to appeal against insurer; parents are aggrieved parties with standing; dismissal adversely affected their financial interest in having insurance coverage); Kiser v. Jungbacker, 2008 WI App 88, ¶ 12 , 312 Wis. 2d 621 , 754 N.W.2d 180 (appeal of award of attorney's fees; "[t]he essence of the standing inquiry is whether the party seeking review has alleged a personal stake in the outcome of the controversy"); Shovers v.

12
City of Madison v. Town of Fitchburggreen
wis · 1983 · cited in 2 Wisconsin opinions naming this issue, 2011–2026
2 sentences

2011We again examined the two parts of the standing test in City of Madison v. Town of Fitchburg, 112 Wis. 2d 224 , 332 N.W.2d 782 (1983).

2011We again examined the two parts of the standing test in City of Madison v. Town of Fitchburg, 112 Wis. 2d 224 , 332 N.W.2d 782 (1983).

12
Foley-Ciccantelli v. Bishop's Grove Condominium Ass'ngreen
wis · 2011 · cited in 2 Wisconsin opinions naming this issue, 2021–2026
2 sentences

2021Ass’n, 2011 WI 36, ¶40 , 333 Wis. 2d 402 , 797 N.W.2d 789 (citation omitted). 5 ¶11 The standing requirement, in essence, excludes would-be plaintiffs that have not suffered harm or whose alleged harm cannot be remedied within our legal system.

2021Ass’n, 2011 WI 36, ¶40 , 333 Wis. 2d 402 , 797 N.W.2d 789 (citation omitted). 5 ¶11 The standing requirement, in essence, excludes would-be plaintiffs that have not suffered harm or whose alleged harm cannot be remedied within our legal system.

12
Bence v. City of Milwaukeegreen
wis · 1982 · cited in 2 Wisconsin opinions naming this issue, 1994–2006
2 sentences

1994Rather: [t]he essence of the standing inquiry is whether the parties seeking to invoke the court's jurisdiction have "alleged such a personal stake in the outcome of the controversy as to assure that concrete adverseness which sharpens the presentation of issues upon which the court so largely depends for illumination of difficult constitutional questions." Id. at 479 , quoting, Duke Power Co. v. Carolina Env.

1994Rather: [t]he essence of the standing inquiry is whether the parties seeking to invoke the court's jurisdiction have "alleged such a personal stake in the outcome of the controversy as to assure that concrete *133 adverseness which sharpens the presentation of issues upon which the court so largely depends for illumination of difficult constitutional questions." Id. at 479 , quoting, Duke Power Co. v. Carolina Env.

12
State v. Trecrocigreen
wisctapp · 2001 · cited in 2 Wisconsin opinions naming this issue, 2003–2006
2 sentences

2006When we assess a defendant's standing to challenge a search under the Fourth Amendment, "the critical inquiry is 'whether the person... has a legitimate expectation of privacy in the invaded place.'" State v. Trecroci, 2001 WI App 126, ¶ 26 , 246 Wis. 2d 261 , 630 N.W.2d 555 (quoting Rakas v. Illinois, 439 U.S. 128, 143 (1978)). ¶ 13.

2006When we assess a defendant's standing to challenge a search under the Fourth Amendment, "the critical inquiry is 'whether the person... has a legitimate expectation of privacy in the invaded place.'" State v. Trecroci, 2001 WI App 126, ¶ 26 , 246 Wis. 2d 261 , 630 N.W.2d 555 (quoting Rakas v. Illinois, 439 U.S. 128, 143 (1978)). ¶ 13.

12
Schill v. Wisconsin Rapids School Districtgreen
wis · 2010 · cited in 1 Wisconsin opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
2 sentences

2026See McConkey 326 Wis. 2d 1, ¶15. 45 Dist., 2010 WI 86, ¶38, 327 Wis. 2d 572, 786 N.W.2d 177 (“Wisconsin courts evaluate standing as a matter of judicial policy rather than as a jurisdictional prerequisite.”). ¶121 Accordingly, I conclude McConkey’s reasoning provides a clear and additional basis for addressing the merits of Pellegrini’s claim.

2026See McConkey 326 Wis. 2d 1, ¶15. 45 Dist., 2010 WI 86, ¶38, 327 Wis. 2d 572, 786 N.W.2d 177 (“Wisconsin courts evaluate standing as a matter of judicial policy rather than as a jurisdictional prerequisite.”). ¶121 Accordingly, I conclude McConkey’s reasoning provides a clear and additional basis for addressing the merits of Pellegrini’s claim.

11
Putnam v. Time Warner Cable of Southeastern Wisconsin, Ltd. Partnershipgreen
wis · 2002 · cited in 1 Wisconsin opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
2 sentences

2026P’ship, 2002 WI 108, ¶46, 255 Wis. 2d 447, 649 N.W.2d 626 (citation omitted). ¶20 Pellegrini’s entire factual analysis of the first step (injury in fact) of the standing inquiry rests on one contention—that he has asserted a right to have a future WIS.

2026P’ship, 2002 WI 108, ¶46, 255 Wis. 2d 447, 649 N.W.2d 626 (citation omitted). ¶20 Pellegrini’s entire factual analysis of the first step (injury in fact) of the standing inquiry rests on one contention—that he has asserted a right to have a future WIS.

11
Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin, Inc. v. Schimelgreen
wisctapp · 2016 · cited in 1 Wisconsin opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
2 sentences

2026“Plaintiffs need to demonstrate they actually ‘have a personal stake in the outcome and [are] directly affected by the issue [] in controversy.’” Planned Parenthood of Wis., Inc. v. Schimel, 2016 WI App 19, ¶19, 367 Wis. 2d 712, 877 N.W.2d 604 (alterations in original; citation omitted); see, e.g., City of Madison v. Town of Fitchburg, 112 Wis. 2d 224, 228, 332 N.W.2d 782 (1983) (UDJA standing requires “a personal stake in the outcome[.]”); Village of Slinger v. City of Hartford, 2002 WI App 187, ¶9, 256 Wis. 2d 859, 650 N.W.2d 81 (UDJA standing requires “a personal stake in the outcome” that

2026“Plaintiffs need to demonstrate they actually ‘have a personal stake in the outcome and [are] directly affected by the issue [] in controversy.’” Planned Parenthood of Wis., Inc. v. Schimel, 2016 WI App 19, ¶19, 367 Wis. 2d 712, 877 N.W.2d 604 (alterations in original; citation omitted); see, e.g., City of Madison v. Town of Fitchburg, 112 Wis. 2d 224, 228, 332 N.W.2d 782 (1983) (UDJA standing requires “a personal stake in the outcome[.]”); Village of Slinger v. City of Hartford, 2002 WI App 187, ¶9, 256 Wis. 2d 859, 650 N.W.2d 81 (UDJA standing requires “a personal stake in the outcome” that

11
Cornwell Personnel Associates, Ltd. v. Department of Industry, Labor & Human Relationsgreen
wisctapp · 1979 · cited in 1 Wisconsin opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
2 sentences

2022Assocs., Ltd. v. DILHR, 92 Wis. 2d 53, 61 , 284 N.W.2d 706 (Ct. App. 1979) ("The Wisconsin Supreme Court construed ['person aggrieved'] to impose a standing requirement similar to the federal rule in [WED I]."). 14 ¶19 We construe the law of standing "liberally, and 'even an injury to a trifling interest' may suffice." McConkey, 326 Wis. 2d 1, ¶15 (quoting Fox, 112 Wis. 2d at 524 ); see also WED I, 69 Wis. 2d at 13 (citing Kubista v. State Annuity & Inv.

2022Assocs., Ltd. v. DILHR, 92 Wis. 2d 53, 61 , 284 N.W.2d 706 (Ct. App. 1979) ("The Wisconsin Supreme Court construed ['person aggrieved'] to impose a standing requirement similar to the federal rule in [WED I]."). 14 ¶19 We construe the law of standing "liberally, and 'even an injury to a trifling interest' may suffice." McConkey, 326 Wis. 2d 1, ¶15 (quoting Fox, 112 Wis. 2d at 524 ); see also WED I, 69 Wis. 2d at 13 (citing Kubista v. State Annuity & Inv.

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Air Courier Conference of America v. American Postal Workers Uniongreen
scotus · 1991 · cited in 1 Wisconsin opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
1 sentence

2022As substantively reflected in many of our prior decisions, this inquiry centers on a textually-driven analysis of the language of the specific statute cited by the petitioner as the source of its claim to determine whether that statute "recognizes or seeks to regulate or protect" the interest 22 advanced by the petitioner.13 Id. at 505, 508 ; see also Air Courier Conf. of Am. v. Am. Postal Workers Union AFL-CIO, 498 U.S. 517, 529 (1991) ("[T]he relevant statute [under the APA] of course, is the statute whose violation is the gravamen of the complaint." (quoting Lujan, 497 U.S. at 886)). ¶29 In

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In Re Yarn Processing Patent Validity Litigation. Celanese Corporation and Fiber Industries, Inc. v. Leesona Corporation, Lex Tex Ltd., Inc.green
ca5 · 1976 · cited in 1 Wisconsin opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
11
Dawson v. City of Bartlesville, Okl.green
oknd · 1995 · cited in 1 Wisconsin opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
11
Zehetner v. CHRYSLER FINANCIAL CO., LLC.green
wisctapp · 2004 · cited in 1 Wisconsin opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
11
International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace, & Agricultural Implement Workers v. Brockgreen
scotus · 1986 · cited in 1 Wisconsin opinions naming this issue, 2001–2001
11
Sterling Drug, Inc. v. Oxfordgreen
ark · 1988 · cited in 1 Wisconsin opinions naming this issue, 2000–2000
11
Brockmeyer v. Dun & Bradstreetgreen
wis · 1983 · cited in 1 Wisconsin opinions naming this issue, 2000–2000
11
Smith v. Brown-Forman Distillers Corp.green
calctapp · 1987 · cited in 1 Wisconsin opinions naming this issue, 2000–2000
11
Peterson v. Browninggreen
utah · 1992 · cited in 1 Wisconsin opinions naming this issue, 2000–2000
11
Bowman v. State Bank of Keysvillegreen
va · 1985 · cited in 1 Wisconsin opinions naming this issue, 2000–2000
11
Tameny v. Atlantic Richfield Co.green
cal · 1980 · cited in 1 Wisconsin opinions naming this issue, 2000–2000
11
Harless v. First National Bank in Fairmontgreen
wva · 1978 · cited in 1 Wisconsin opinions naming this issue, 2000–2000
11
State v. Christelgreen
wis · 1973 · cited in 1 Wisconsin opinions naming this issue, 1999–1999
11
State v. Schultzgreen
wis · 1989 · cited in 1 Wisconsin opinions naming this issue, 1999–1999
11
Polan v. Wisconsin Department of Revenuegreen
wisctapp · 1988 · cited in 1 Wisconsin opinions naming this issue, 1998–1998
11
Duke Power Co. v. Carolina Environmental Study Group, Inc.green
scotus · 1978 · cited in 1 Wisconsin opinions naming this issue, 1994–1994
11
First Wisconsin Mortgage Trust v. First Wisconsin Corporationgreen
ca1 · 1978 · cited in 1 Wisconsin opinions naming this issue, 1988–1988
11

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
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Also cited on this issue (48)

CaseCitedYears
Metropolitan Builders Ass'n v. Village of Germantown green
wisctapp · 2005
2 sentences

2026Our decision relied on Wisconsin’s Environmental Decade, which “recognized a special variation of th[e] standing rule for associations”: “as long as members of [Wisconsin’s Environmental Decade, Inc. (WED)] could meet the two-part standing test,” which asks “first, whether the challenged action caused direct injury to the petitioner’s interest and second, whether the interest affected was one recognized by law,” then “WED could stand in their shoes.” Metropolitan Builders, 282 Wis. 2d 458, ¶¶13-14 .

2025Given our obligation to construe standing liberally and take public policy into account, see Metropolitan Builders, 282 Wis. 2d 458, ¶12 , we decline to apply Friends of Black River Forest beyond the context of ch. 227.

32025–2026
Krier v. Vilione green
wis · 2009
2 sentences

2023Being harmed "without more, does not automatically confer standing." Krier, 317 Wis. 2d 288, ¶20 . ¶137 Standing analysis can vary "depending on the nature of the claim asserted." Chenequa Land Conservancy, Inc. v. Village of Hartland, 2004 WI App 144, ¶13 , 275 Wis. 2d 533 , 685 N.W.2d 573 .

2023Being harmed "without more, does not automatically confer standing." Krier, 317 Wis. 2d 288, ¶20 . ¶137 Standing analysis can vary "depending on the nature of the claim asserted." Chenequa Land Conservancy, Inc. v. Village of Hartland, 2004 WI App 144, ¶13 , 275 Wis. 2d 533 , 685 N.W.2d 573 .

32011–2023
Chenequa Land Conservancy, Inc. v. Village of Hartland green
wisctapp · 2004
2 sentences

2023Being harmed "without more, does not automatically confer standing." Krier, 317 Wis. 2d 288, ¶20 . ¶137 Standing analysis can vary "depending on the nature of the claim asserted." Chenequa Land Conservancy, Inc. v. Village of Hartland, 2004 WI App 144, ¶13 , 275 Wis. 2d 533 , 685 N.W.2d 573 .

2023Being harmed "without more, does not automatically confer standing." Krier, 317 Wis. 2d 288, ¶20 . ¶137 Standing analysis can vary "depending on the nature of the claim asserted." Chenequa Land Conservancy, Inc. v. Village of Hartland, 2004 WI App 144, ¶13 , 275 Wis. 2d 533 , 685 N.W.2d 573 .

32005–2023
Friends of the Black River Forest v. DNR green
wis · 2022
2 sentences

2025Under the majority’s dissonant 3 The majority’s standing analysis is also at odds with the standing policy three of its members proffered in Friends of Black River Forest v. Kohler Company, 2022 WI 52, ¶50 , 402 Wis. 2d 587 , 977 N.W.2d 342 , in which Justice Jill J.

2025Under the majority’s dissonant 3 The majority’s standing analysis is also at odds with the standing policy three of its members proffered in Friends of Black River Forest v. Kohler Company, 2022 WI 52, ¶50 , 402 Wis. 2d 587 , 977 N.W.2d 342 , in which Justice Jill J.

22025–2025
Wisconsin Employment Relations Commission v. City of Evansville green
wis · 1975
2 sentences

2025For instance, in Wisconsin Employment Relations Commission v. City of Evansville, a municipality appealed an agency’s decision to set aside union election results due to the municipality’s engagement in prohibited practices prior to the election. 69 Wis. 2d 140 , 167-68, 230 N.W.2d 688 (1975).

2025For instance, in Wisconsin Employment Relations Commission v. City of Evansville, a municipality appealed an agency’s decision to set aside union election results due to the municipality’s engagement in prohibited practices prior to the election. 69 Wis. 2d 140 , 167-68, 230 N.W.2d 688 (1975).

22025–2025
Kubista v. State Annuity & Investment Board green
wis · 1950
2 sentences

1975S. E. of A. v. WERB (1944), 245 Wis. 636 , 15 N. W. 2d 844 , concerning not a narrow application of the standing doctrine, but rather the reviewability of an order that affected no one’s interests. 19 (1959), 6 Wis. 2d 243 , 94 N. W. 2d 609 , 95 N. W. 2d 788 . 20 (1962), 17 Wis. 2d 120 , 115 N. W. 2d 498 . 21 Kubista v. State Annuity and Investment Board (1960), 257 Wis. 359 , 43 N. W. 2d 470 . 22 Davis, Administrative Law Treatise (1970 Supp.), p. 722, sec. 22.00-4. 23 The petition also alleges that the order will encourage environmentally destructive practices such as strip mining.

1975S. E. of A. v. WERB (1944), 245 Wis. 636 , 15 N. W. 2d 844 , concerning not a narrow application of the standing doctrine, but rather the reviewability of an order that affected no one’s interests. 19 (1959), 6 Wis. 2d 243 , 94 N. W. 2d 609 , 95 N. W. 2d 788 . 20 (1962), 17 Wis. 2d 120 , 115 N. W. 2d 498 . 21 Kubista v. State Annuity and Investment Board (1960), 257 Wis. 359 , 43 N. W. 2d 470 . 22 Davis, Administrative Law Treatise (1970 Supp.), p. 722, sec. 22.00-4. 23 The petition also alleges that the order will encourage environmentally destructive practices such as strip mining.

21975–2022
State Ex Rel. First National Bank of Wisconsin Rapids v. M & I Peoples Bank of Coloma green
wis · 1980
2 sentences

2004First Nat'l Bank of Wis. Rapids v. M&I Peoples Bank of Coloma, 95 Wis. 2d 303, 307-08 , 290 N.W.2d 321 (1980) (citation omitted).

2004First Nat'l Bank of Wis. Rapids v. M&I Peoples Bank of Coloma, 95 Wis. 2d 303, 307-08 , 290 N.W.2d 321 (1980) (citation omitted).

21988–2004
Barlow v. Collins green
scotus · 1970
2 sentences

1993This approach is similar to the two-pronged standing analysis outlined by the United States Supreme Court in Data Processing Service v. Camp [ 397 U.S. 150 (1970)] and Barlow v. Collins [ 397 U.S. 159 (1970)] as follows: (1) Does the *448 challenged action cause the petitioner injury in fact? and (2) is the interest allegedly injured arguably within the zone of interests to be protected or regulated by the statute or constitutional guarantee in question?

1979This approach is similar to the two-pronged standing analysis outlined by the United States Supreme Court in Data Processing Service v. Camp [ 397 U.S. 150 (1970)] and Barlow v. Collins [ 397 U.S. 159 (1970)] as follows: (1) Does the challenged action cause the petitioner injury in fact? and (2) Is the interest allegedly injured arguably within the zone of interests to be protected or regulated by the statute or constitutional guarantee in question ?

21979–1993
Association of Data Processing Service Organizations, Inc. v. Camp green
scotus · 1970
2 sentences

1993This approach is similar to the two-pronged standing analysis outlined by the United States Supreme Court in Data Processing Service v. Camp [ 397 U.S. 150 (1970)] and Barlow v. Collins [ 397 U.S. 159 (1970)] as follows: (1) Does the *448 challenged action cause the petitioner injury in fact? and (2) is the interest allegedly injured arguably within the zone of interests to be protected or regulated by the statute or constitutional guarantee in question?

1979This approach is similar to the two-pronged standing analysis outlined by the United States Supreme Court in Data Processing Service v. Camp [ 397 U.S. 150 (1970)] and Barlow v. Collins [ 397 U.S. 159 (1970)] as follows: (1) Does the challenged action cause the petitioner injury in fact? and (2) Is the interest allegedly injured arguably within the zone of interests to be protected or regulated by the statute or constitutional guarantee in question ?

21979–1993
St. Croix Scenic Coalition, Inc. v. Village of Osceola neutral
wisctapp · 2024
1 sentence

2026Croix Scenic Coal., 414 Wis. 2d 549 , ¶22 n.6.

12026–2026
Department of Transportation v. Association of American Railroads green
scotus · 2015
1 sentence

2025The “‘[f]reedom of men under government’ . . . ‘is to have a standing rule to live by, common to every one of that society, and made by the legislative power erected in it … and not to be subject to the inconstant, uncertain, unknown, arbitrary will of another man.’” Dep’t of Transp. v. Ass’n of Am. R.Rs., 575 U.S. 43 , 72-73 (2015) (Thomas, J., concurring) (quoting JOHN LOCKE, SECOND TREATISE OF CIVIL GOVERNMENT § 22, at 13 (J.

12025–2025
Lexmark Int'l, Inc. v. Static Control Components, Inc. green
scotus · 2014
1 sentence

2022U.S.C.A. § 702 (1964 ed., Supp. IV). 11 ¶15 The United States Supreme Court later clarified in Lexmark that the "zone of interests" inquiry is more appropriately understood as a question of whether a cause of action exists, rather than a matter of "prudential standing." Lexmark, 572 U.S. at 127 .

12022–2022
Milwaukee Brewers v. DH&SS green
wis · 1986
2 sentences

2020We conclude that the Friends have alleged sufficient facts in its Amended Petition to satisfy the first step of the standing analysis. ¶25 The Friends have alleged recreational, aesthetic, and conservational injuries resulting from the anticipated (1) inability on their part to use the land conveyed to Kohler for recreation, (2) destruction of wildlife habitat, (3) impact of the golf course on remaining parkland, (4) increased traffic and noise, and (5) failure of the Department and the Board to follow the proper procedures when considering a conveyance of parkland. ¶26 “[T]he direct injury re

2020We conclude that the Friends have alleged sufficient facts in its Amended Petition to satisfy the first step of the standing analysis. ¶25 The Friends have alleged recreational, aesthetic, and conservational injuries resulting from the anticipated (1) inability on their part to use the land conveyed to Kohler for recreation, (2) destruction of wildlife habitat, (3) impact of the golf course on remaining parkland, (4) increased traffic and noise, and (5) failure of the Department and the Board to follow the proper procedures when considering a conveyance of parkland. ¶26 “[T]he direct injury re

12020–2020
Mutual Service Casualty Insurance v. Koenigs green
wis · 1983
12011–2011
Mendonca v. Department of Natural Resources green
wisctapp · 1985
12011–2011
Shovers v. Shovers green
wisctapp · 2006
12011–2011
MCI Telecommunications Corp. v. Public Service Commission of Wisconsin green
wisctapp · 1991
12011–2011
Kiser v. Jungbacker green
wisctapp · 2008
12011–2011
Town of Delavan v. City of Delavan green
wisctapp · 1990
2 sentences

2011Comm'n of Wis., 164 Wis. 2d 489, 494-95 , 476 N.W.2d 575 (Ct. App. 1991) (applying the two-part standing test and concluding that MCI did not prove a legally protectable interest); Town of Delavan v. City of Delavan, 160 Wis. 2d 403, 410-11 , 466 N.W.2d 227 (Ct. App. 1991) (recognizing Wisconsin's two-part test for standing); Mendonca v. DNR, 126 Wis. 2d 207, 209 , 376 N.W.2d 73 (Ct. App. 1985) (employing the same two-part test for standing set out in this concurrence).

2011Comm'n of Wis., 164 Wis. 2d 489, 494-95 , 476 N.W.2d 575 (Ct. App. 1991) (applying the two-part standing test and concluding that MCI did not prove a legally protectable interest); Town of Delavan v. City of Delavan, 160 Wis. 2d 403, 410-11 , 466 N.W.2d 227 (Ct. App. 1991) (recognizing Wisconsin's two-part test for standing); Mendonca v. DNR, 126 Wis. 2d 207, 209 , 376 N.W.2d 73 (Ct. App. 1985) (employing the same two-part test for standing set out in this concurrence).

12011–2011
Lake Country Racquet & Athletic Club, Inc. v. Village of Hartland green
wisctapp · 2002
12011–2011
Sandroni v. Waukesha County Board of Supervisors green
wisctapp · 1992
12011–2011
State v. Ramirez neutral
wisctapp · 1999
12009–2009
State v. Orta green
wisctapp · 2003
12008–2008
State ex rel. City of Sheboygan v. County Board of Supervisors neutral
wis · 1928
12004–2004
Wisconsin Bankers Ass'n v. Mutual Savings & Loan Ass'n green
wis · 1980
12001–2001
Norquist v. Zeuske green
wis · 1997
12001–2001
State v. Guzy green
wis · 1987
11996–1996
Guzy v. Wisconsin green
scotus · 1987
11996–1996
State v. Howard green
wis · 1993
11996–1996
Wilder v. Miller green
wis · 1926
11988–1988
Hoyer v. State green
wis · 1923
11988–1988
Wyss v. State neutral
wis · 1927
11988–1988
State v. Leadbetter green
wis · 1933
11988–1988
Bituminous Casualty Corp. v. United Military Supply, Inc. green
wis · 1975
11985–1985
Aqua-Tech, Inc. v. Como Lake Protection & Rehabilitation District green
wis · 1976
11983–1983
United States v. Salvucci green
scotus · 1980
11982–1982
County of Dane v. Department of Health & Social Services green
wis · 1977
11981–1981
Joint School District v. State Appeal Board green
wis · 1973
11976–1976
School District No. 4 v. County School Committee of Burnett County neutral
wis · 1952
11976–1976
State ex rel. Wisconsin Lutheran High School Conference v. Sinar green
wis · 1954
11976–1976

Statutes the citing opinions construe

WI § Wis. Stat. § 227.52 (8) WI § Wis. Stat. § 227.53 (7) WI § Wis. Stat. § 806.04 (6) WI § Wis. Stat. § 808.10 (6) WI § Wis. Stat. § 227.01 (5) WI § Wis. Stat. § 802.06 (5) WI § Wis. Stat. § 227.15 (4) WI § Wis. Stat. § 227.16 (4) WI § Wis. Stat. § 802.08 (4) WI § Wis. Stat. § 806.07 (4) WI § Wis. Stat. § 971.31 (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

TX 515 (1978–2026) CA 239 (1968–2026) IL 239 (1869–2026) PA 166 (1894–2026) MI 163 (1970–2026) NY 120 (1899–2026) IN 112 (1973–2025) TN 92 (1980–2026) WA 82 (1978–2026) CO 81 (1977–2026) FL 72 (1974–2026) CT 63 (1978–2026) OH 58 (1975–2026) ME 53 (1975–2025) VA 53 (1876–2026) VT 51 (1909–2026) WI 45 (1974–2026) UT 44 (1987–2026) NJ 43 (1854–2025) NE 41 (1899–2026) ID 41 (1908–2026) RI 39 (1968–2023) KS 39 (1964–2026) MD 37 (1970–2025) IA 37 (1972–2025) MA 36 (1975–2025) AL 34 (1977–2025) AZ 34 (1977–2026) GA 33 (1939–2026) MO 32 (1977–2024) HI 32 (1970–2026) NC 31 (1917–2026) MT 30 (1962–2026) WY 30 (1986–2025) DC 29 (1975–2025) DE 29 (1993–2025) AK 26 (1970–2024) MN 24 (1964–2026) OR 19 (1974–2026) NM 19 (1975–2024) KY 17 (2005–2023) WV 16 (1988–2026) ND 15 (1976–2022) NH 14 (1931–2024) OK 13 (1979–2018) LA 13 (1975–2025) SC 13 (1993–2026) SD 12 (1995–2021) NV 10 (2011–2024) MS 8 (1844–2019) VI 7 (1996–2016) AR 6 (2001–2020) GU 4 (2022–2025) MP 2 (1985–2023)

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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