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63 Wisconsin opinions name it 1 courts 1863–1918 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.

Followed or applied (2)

CaseFollowedCited
Stowell v. Eldredgreen
wis · 1870 · cited in 1 Wisconsin opinions naming this issue, 1909–1909
1 sentence

1909In Stowell v. Eldred, 26 Wis. 504, 507, 508 , this court said: “Tbe rule seems to be quite well settled tbat-chancery will' relieve against a judgment at law on the ground of its being contrary to equity, when tbe defendant in tbe judgment was ignorant of tbe fact in question pending the suit, or it could not have been received as a defense, or when be was prevented from availing himself of tbe defense by fraud or accident, or-tbe acts of tbe opposite party unmixed with negligence or fault on bis part.” The foregoing language is approved in Crowns v. Forest L.

11
Boyle v. Northwestern National Bankgreen
wis · 1905 · cited in 1 Wisconsin opinions naming this issue, 1905–1905
11

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 (78)

CaseCitedYears
Wight v. Rindshopf green
wis · 1877
2 sentences

1917Wight v. Rindskopf, supra. Tbe standard should be raised rather than lowered, for tbe age in wbicb we live is one which is much concerned with money and tbe things wbicb money will bring.

1885Co. v. Harvey, 11 Wis. 394 ; Hill v. Sherwood, 3 Wis. 343 ; Wight v. Rindskopf, 43 Wis. 344 ; Barnard v. Backhaus, 52 Wis. 593 ; Everingham v. Meighan, 55 Wis. 354 ; Wiggin v. Bush, 12 Johns. 306 ; Bell v. Leggett, 7 N. Y. 176 ; Dalrymple v. Hillenbrand, 62 N. Y. 5 ; Rice v. Maxwell, 13 Smedes & M. 289 .

21885–1917
Harrigan v. Gilchrist green
wis · 1904
2 sentences

1912Co. v. Sivyer, 112 Wis. 442 , 88 N. W. 317 ; Harrigan v. Gilchrist, 121 Wis. 127 , 99 N. W. 909 . 4.

1912Co. v. Sivyer, 112 Wis. 442 , 88 N. W. 317 ; Harrigan v. Gilchrist, 121 Wis. 127 , 99 N. W. 909 . 4.

21908–1912
Pumorlo v. City of Merrill neutral
wis · 1905
2 sentences

1908Tbe rule as to when it should be given and when not is clearly laid down by this court in the late case of Pumorlo v. Merrill, 125 Wis. 102 , 103 N. W. 464 .

1908Tbe rule as to when it should be given and when not is clearly laid down by this court in the late case of Pumorlo v. Merrill, 125 Wis. 102 , 103 N. W. 464 .

21906–1908
Dreher v. Town of Fitchburg green
wis · 1868
2 sentences

1871This question was fully discussed by Mr. Justice PAINE, in Dreher v. the Town of Fitchburg, 22 Wis., 675 , where tbe very point was presented.

1871This is tbe rule of all judicial decisions upon tbe subject, of wbicb, in this court, see Dreher v. Fitchburg, 22 Wis., 675 , and Ward v. Milwaukee and St.

21871–1871
Austin v. Saveland's Estate neutral
wis · 1890
2 sentences

1918Austin v. Saveland’s Estate, 77 Wis. 108 , 45 N. W. 955 .

1918Austin v. Saveland’s Estate, 77 Wis. 108 , 45 N. W. 955 .

11918–1918
Jenkinson v. Coggins neutral
mich · 1900
2 sentences

1917The reasoning in Jenkinson v. Coggins, 123 Mich. 7 , 81 N. W. 974 , rather impresses me that if tbe question were presented anew, tbe doctrine of tbe Elliott Case would be overruled.

1917The reasoning in Jenkinson v. Coggins, 123 Mich. 7 , 81 N. W. 974 , rather impresses me that if tbe question were presented anew, tbe doctrine of tbe Elliott Case would be overruled.

11917–1917
Van Etten v. Noyes neutral
nyappdiv · 1908
2 sentences

1917It is cited in some late text-books with Van Etten v. Noyes, 128 App. Div. 406 , 112 N. Y.

1917It is cited in some late text-books with Van Etten v. Noyes, 128 App. Div. 406 , 112 N. Y.

11917–1917
Schaeffer v. State neutral
wis · 1902
2 sentences

1916Tbe complaint set out every •element of tbe offense defined by tbe statute in conformity with the rule applied in Schaeffer v. State, 113 Wis. 595 , 89 N. W. 481 .

1916Tbe complaint set out every •element of tbe offense defined by tbe statute in conformity with the rule applied in Schaeffer v. State, 113 Wis. 595 , 89 N. W. 481 .

11916–1916
Marling v. FitzGerald green
wis · 1909
2 sentences

1916While it has been spoken of by some writers with a measure of discredit, as this court remarked in Marling v. FitzGerald, 138 Wis. 93 , 120 N. W. 388 , “It is entitled to the distinction of being one of the greatest instrumentalities to promote the ends of justice which the equity of the law affords.” Where the facts call for its application in order to prevent injustice being done, it “has the field to itself” superseding all other rules which have not fully acted upon the particular situation.

1916While it has been spoken of by some writers with a measure of discredit, as this court remarked in Marling v. FitzGerald, 138 Wis. 93 , 120 N. W. 388 , “It is entitled to the distinction of being one of the greatest instrumentalities to promote the ends of justice which the equity of the law affords.” Where the facts call for its application in order to prevent injustice being done, it “has the field to itself” superseding all other rules which have not fully acted upon the particular situation.

11916–1916
Kreutzer v. Lynch green
wis · 1904
2 sentences

1915Tbe cases of Kreutzer v. Lynch, 122 Wis. 474 , 100 N. W. 887 , and Inglis v. Fohey, 136 Wis. 28 , 116 N. W. 857 , relied upon by defendants to tbe effect that plaintiff waived tbe tender by refusing to accept tbe money, do not apply to a case like tbe one at bar where tbe dispute is as to tbe amount due.

1915Tbe cases of Kreutzer v. Lynch, 122 Wis. 474 , 100 N. W. 887 , and Inglis v. Fohey, 136 Wis. 28 , 116 N. W. 857 , relied upon by defendants to tbe effect that plaintiff waived tbe tender by refusing to accept tbe money, do not apply to a case like tbe one at bar where tbe dispute is as to tbe amount due.

11915–1915
Inglis v. Fohey green
wis · 1908
2 sentences

1915Tbe cases of Kreutzer v. Lynch, 122 Wis. 474 , 100 N. W. 887 , and Inglis v. Fohey, 136 Wis. 28 , 116 N. W. 857 , relied upon by defendants to tbe effect that plaintiff waived tbe tender by refusing to accept tbe money, do not apply to a case like tbe one at bar where tbe dispute is as to tbe amount due.

1915Tbe cases of Kreutzer v. Lynch, 122 Wis. 474 , 100 N. W. 887 , and Inglis v. Fohey, 136 Wis. 28 , 116 N. W. 857 , relied upon by defendants to tbe effect that plaintiff waived tbe tender by refusing to accept tbe money, do not apply to a case like tbe one at bar where tbe dispute is as to tbe amount due.

11915–1915
Sheehy v. Mandeville & Jamesson green
scotus · 1810
1 sentence

1914But, if it did apply, there may be inducements to take a note from one partner liquidating and evidencing a claim on a firm which might be a sufficient consideration for discharging tbe firm.” Sheehy v. Mandeville, 6 Cranch, 253, 264 .

11914–1914
Attorney General ex rel. Taylor v. Brown neutral
wis · 1853
1 sentence

1913Taylor v. Brown, 1 Wis. 513 .

11913–1913
Gager v. Marsden neutral
wis · 1899
2 sentences

1912Tbe claim that tbe principal contractors, Martin & Wig-man, and their obligor have no interest in tbe liabilities arising out of tbe contract and tbe bond of tbe Kirhmcm Construction Compcmy and its obligor is not tenable, because tbe demands of all tbe parties are connected with and relate to tbe subject of enforcing liens against tbe premises of tbe hotel company and of obtaining tbe payment of tbe debts, or, as declared in sec. 2656a, Stats. (1898), they involve and affect “tbe contract, transaction or property which is tbe sub ject matter of tbe action.” In the case of Gager v. Marsden, 10

1912Tbe claim that tbe principal contractors, Martin & Wig-man, and their obligor have no interest in tbe liabilities arising out of tbe contract and tbe bond of tbe Kirhmcm Construction Compcmy and its obligor is not tenable, because tbe demands of all tbe parties are connected with and relate to tbe subject of enforcing liens against tbe premises of tbe hotel company and of obtaining tbe payment of tbe debts, or, as declared in sec. 2656a, Stats. (1898), they involve and affect “tbe contract, transaction or property which is tbe sub ject matter of tbe action.” In the case of Gager v. Marsden, 10

11912–1912
Level Land Co. No. 3 v. Sivyer neutral
wis · 1901
2 sentences

1912Co. v. Sivyer, 112 Wis. 442 , 88 N. W. 317 ; Harrigan v. Gilchrist, 121 Wis. 127 , 99 N. W. 909 . 4.

1912Co. v. Sivyer, 112 Wis. 442 , 88 N. W. 317 ; Harrigan v. Gilchrist, 121 Wis. 127 , 99 N. W. 909 . 4.

11912–1912
Carpenter v. Christianson neutral
wis · 1904
1 sentence

1912Tbe claim that tbe principal contractors, Martin & Wig-man, and their obligor have no interest in tbe liabilities arising out of tbe contract and tbe bond of tbe Kirhmcm Construction Compcmy and its obligor is not tenable, because tbe demands of all tbe parties are connected with and relate to tbe subject of enforcing liens against tbe premises of tbe hotel company and of obtaining tbe payment of tbe debts, or, as declared in sec. 2656a, Stats. (1898), they involve and affect “tbe contract, transaction or property which is tbe sub ject matter of tbe action.” In the case of Gager v. Marsden, 10

11912–1912
Shepard v. Jacobs green
mass · 1910
2 sentences

1912In Shepard v. Jacobs, 204 Mass. 110 , 90 N. E. 392 , where tbe court bad under consideration tbe question, it is said: “Tbe management of an automobile properly can be trusted only to a skilled expert.

1912In Shepard v. Jacobs, 204 Mass. 110 , 90 N. E. 392 , where tbe court bad under consideration tbe question, it is said: “Tbe management of an automobile properly can be trusted only to a skilled expert.

11912–1912
Jones v. . Glass neutral
nc · 1852
1 sentence

1912It may, however, be laid down as a general rule that when a duty to a third person is intrusted to tbe agent by tbe principal, as between such third person and tbe principal tbe principal is liable for failure of tbe agent to perform.' In Jones v. Glass, supra, Chief Justice Ruffin, speaking for tbe court, said: “If tbe defendant would have been thus liable for tbe act, bad it been that of bis own band, be is, as bailee, equally liable for it as the act of one to whose control and management be committed tbe slaves.” Tbe doctrine is well stated in Wood in bis work on Master & Servant, sec. 321

11912–1912
McFarland v. Lindekugel neutral
wis · 1900
2 sentences

1911McFarland v. Lindekugel, 107 Wis. 474 , 83 N. W. 757 ; Tilly v. Mitchell & L.

1911McFarland v. Lindekugel, 107 Wis. 474 , 83 N. W. 757 ; Tilly v. Mitchell & L.

11911–1911
Blankavag v. Badger Box & Lumber Co. neutral
wis · 1908
2 sentences

1911Co. 136 Wis. 380 , 117 N. W. 852 , tbe refusal of this instruction was declared to be prejudicial error, tbe court stating: “Where a decision in a party’s favor depends largely upon tbe weight to be given to his own evidence, and a request to give such an instruction as above is made, it is error to refuse it where tbe principle ■embodied in such instruction is not covered by tbe charge.” Tbe inquiry arises: Was it error in tbe instant case?

1911Co. 136 Wis. 380 , 117 N. W. 852 , tbe refusal of this instruction was declared to be prejudicial error, tbe court stating: “Where a decision in a party’s favor depends largely upon tbe weight to be given to his own evidence, and a request to give such an instruction as above is made, it is error to refuse it where tbe principle ■embodied in such instruction is not covered by tbe charge.” Tbe inquiry arises: Was it error in tbe instant case?

11911–1911
Grafton v. Cummings green
scotus · 1879
1 sentence

1909Tbe doctrine is well stated in Sinking-Fund Cases, 99 U. S. 100, 120 , as follows: “That this power has a limit no one can doubt.

11909–1909
Donner v. Genz neutral
wis · 1906
1 sentence

1909Donner v. Genz, 129 Wis. 246 , 107 N. W. 1039 , 109 N. W. 71 ; Brunkow v. Waters, 131 Wis. 31 , 110 N. W. 802 .

11909–1909
Brunkow v. Waters neutral
wis · 1907
2 sentences

1909Donner v. Genz, 129 Wis. 246 , 107 N. W. 1039 , 109 N. W. 71 ; Brunkow v. Waters, 131 Wis. 31 , 110 N. W. 802 .

1909Donner v. Genz, 129 Wis. 246 , 107 N. W. 1039 , 109 N. W. 71 ; Brunkow v. Waters, 131 Wis. 31 , 110 N. W. 802 .

11909–1909
State v. Lloyd green
wis · 1907
2 sentences

1909State v. Lloyd, 133 Wis. 468 , 113 N. W. 964 .

1909State v. Lloyd, 133 Wis. 468 , 113 N. W. 964 .

11909–1909
State v. Kube neutral
wis · 1866
1 sentence

1908Tbe rule there suggested receives tbe qualified approval of tbe court in State v. Kube, 20 Wis. 217 .

11908–1908
Steuer v. State neutral
wis · 1884
2 sentences

1908State v. Green is referred to in Steuer v. State, 59 Wis. 472, 476 , 18 N. W. 433 , as bold-ing “that in an indictment or complaint for obtaining goods under false pretenses it is necessary to set out tbe pretenses used, as well as tbe other facts which constitute, the offense.” It is submitted that this information did comply with that requirement and it conforms with precedents generally recognized. 2 Archbold, Crim.

1908State v. Green is referred to in Steuer v. State, 59 Wis. 472, 476 , 18 N. W. 433 , as bold-ing “that in an indictment or complaint for obtaining goods under false pretenses it is necessary to set out tbe pretenses used, as well as tbe other facts which constitute, the offense.” It is submitted that this information did comply with that requirement and it conforms with precedents generally recognized. 2 Archbold, Crim.

11908–1908
Baumann v. Lupinski neutral
wis · 1901
11907–1907
Linde v. Gudden neutral
wis · 1901
2 sentences

1907Kercheval v. Doty, 31 Wis. 476 ; Baumann v. Lupinski, 108 Wis. 451 , 84 N. W. 836 ; Linde v. Gudden, 109 Wis. 326 , 85 N. W. 323 .

1907Kercheval v. Doty, 31 Wis. 476 ; Baumann v. Lupinski, 108 Wis. 451 , 84 N. W. 836 ; Linde v. Gudden, 109 Wis. 326 , 85 N. W. 323 .

11907–1907
Campau v. Moran neutral
mich · 1875
1 sentence

1907Tbe rule in Campau v. Moran, supra, and some Michigan decisions following it were referred to.

11907–1907
Wheeler v. Town of Westport green
wis · 1872
1 sentence

1907Wheeler v. Westport, 30 Wis. 392 , and cases cited in opinion.

11907–1907
Kercheval v. Doty green
wis · 1872
11907–1907
Winner v. Kuehn green
wis · 1897
11906–1906
State ex rel. Coffey v. Chittenden green
wis · 1902
11906–1906
Coppins v. Town of Jefferson neutral
wis · 1906
11906–1906
Anderson v. Chicago Brass Co. neutral
wis · 1906
11906–1906
Ford v. Ford neutral
wis · 1894
11905–1905
Case v. Hoffman green
wis · 1898
11905–1905
Wentworth v. Racine County green
wis · 1898
11905–1905
Grunert v. Spalding green
wis · 1899
11905–1905
Hart v. Moulton green
wis · 1899
11905–1905

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