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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.
| Case | Followed | Cited |
|---|---|---|
Stowell v. Eldredgreen1 sentence1909In 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. | 1 | 1 |
| Boyle v. Northwestern National Bankgreen | 1 | 1 |
| Case | Negative | Cited |
|---|---|---|
| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Wisconsin. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
| Case | Cited | Years |
|---|---|---|
Wight v. Rindshopf
green
2 sentences1917Wight 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 . | 2 | 1885–1917 |
Harrigan v. Gilchrist
green
2 sentences1912Co. 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. | 2 | 1908–1912 |
Pumorlo v. City of Merrill
neutral
2 sentences1908Tbe 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 . | 2 | 1906–1908 |
Dreher v. Town of Fitchburg
green
2 sentences1871This 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. | 2 | 1871–1871 |
Austin v. Saveland's Estate
neutral
2 sentences1918Austin v. Saveland’s Estate, 77 Wis. 108 , 45 N. W. 955 . 1918Austin v. Saveland’s Estate, 77 Wis. 108 , 45 N. W. 955 . | 1 | 1918–1918 |
Jenkinson v. Coggins
neutral
2 sentences1917The 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. | 1 | 1917–1917 |
Van Etten v. Noyes
neutral
2 sentences1917It 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. | 1 | 1917–1917 |
Schaeffer v. State
neutral
2 sentences1916Tbe 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 . | 1 | 1916–1916 |
Marling v. FitzGerald
green
2 sentences1916While 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. | 1 | 1916–1916 |
Kreutzer v. Lynch
green
2 sentences1915Tbe 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. | 1 | 1915–1915 |
Inglis v. Fohey
green
2 sentences1915Tbe 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. | 1 | 1915–1915 |
Sheehy v. Mandeville & Jamesson
green
1 sentence1914But, 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 . | 1 | 1914–1914 |
Attorney General ex rel. Taylor v. Brown
neutral
1 sentence1913Taylor v. Brown, 1 Wis. 513 . | 1 | 1913–1913 |
Gager v. Marsden
neutral
2 sentences1912Tbe 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 | 1 | 1912–1912 |
Level Land Co. No. 3 v. Sivyer
neutral
2 sentences1912Co. 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. | 1 | 1912–1912 |
Carpenter v. Christianson
neutral
1 sentence1912Tbe 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 | 1 | 1912–1912 |
Shepard v. Jacobs
green
2 sentences1912In 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. | 1 | 1912–1912 |
Jones v. . Glass
neutral
1 sentence1912It 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 | 1 | 1912–1912 |
McFarland v. Lindekugel
neutral
2 sentences1911McFarland 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. | 1 | 1911–1911 |
Blankavag v. Badger Box & Lumber Co.
neutral
2 sentences1911Co. 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? | 1 | 1911–1911 |
Grafton v. Cummings
green
1 sentence1909Tbe 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. | 1 | 1909–1909 |
Donner v. Genz
neutral
1 sentence1909Donner v. Genz, 129 Wis. 246 , 107 N. W. 1039 , 109 N. W. 71 ; Brunkow v. Waters, 131 Wis. 31 , 110 N. W. 802 . | 1 | 1909–1909 |
Brunkow v. Waters
neutral
2 sentences1909Donner 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 . | 1 | 1909–1909 |
State v. Lloyd
green
2 sentences1909State v. Lloyd, 133 Wis. 468 , 113 N. W. 964 . 1909State v. Lloyd, 133 Wis. 468 , 113 N. W. 964 . | 1 | 1909–1909 |
State v. Kube
neutral
1 sentence1908Tbe rule there suggested receives tbe qualified approval of tbe court in State v. Kube, 20 Wis. 217 . | 1 | 1908–1908 |
Steuer v. State
neutral
2 sentences1908State 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. | 1 | 1908–1908 |
| Baumann v. Lupinski neutral | 1 | 1907–1907 |
Linde v. Gudden
neutral
2 sentences1907Kercheval 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 . | 1 | 1907–1907 |
Campau v. Moran
neutral
1 sentence1907Tbe rule in Campau v. Moran, supra, and some Michigan decisions following it were referred to. | 1 | 1907–1907 |
Wheeler v. Town of Westport
green
1 sentence1907Wheeler v. Westport, 30 Wis. 392 , and cases cited in opinion. | 1 | 1907–1907 |
| Kercheval v. Doty green | 1 | 1907–1907 |
| Winner v. Kuehn green | 1 | 1906–1906 |
| State ex rel. Coffey v. Chittenden green | 1 | 1906–1906 |
| Coppins v. Town of Jefferson neutral | 1 | 1906–1906 |
| Anderson v. Chicago Brass Co. neutral | 1 | 1906–1906 |
| Ford v. Ford neutral | 1 | 1905–1905 |
| Case v. Hoffman green | 1 | 1905–1905 |
| Wentworth v. Racine County green | 1 | 1905–1905 |
| Grunert v. Spalding green | 1 | 1905–1905 |
| Hart v. Moulton green | 1 | 1905–1905 |
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.