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43 Wisconsin opinions name it 1 courts 1866–1918 0 in the last five years

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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.

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
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Also cited on this issue (64)

CaseCitedYears
Harrigan v. Gilchrist green
· 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
· 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
· 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
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
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
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
Attorney General ex rel. Taylor v. Brown neutral
wis · 1853
1 sentence

1913Taylor v. Brown, 1 Wis. 513 .

11913–1913
Shepard v. Jacobs green
mass · 1910
1 sentence

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
Holt v. Holt green
mass · 1910
1 sentence

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
Gager v. Marsden neutral
· 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
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
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
· 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
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
1 sentence

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
Baumann v. Lupinski 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
Linde v. Gudden neutral
· 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
Winner v. Kuehn green
wis · 1897
2 sentences

1906Winner v. Kuehn, 97 Wis. 394 , 72 N. W. 227 . 3.

1906Winner v. Kuehn, 97 Wis. 394 , 72 N. W. 227 . 3.

11906–1906
Coppins v. Town of Jefferson neutral
wis · 1906
11906–1906
Anderson v. Chicago Brass Co. neutral
wis · 1906
1 sentence

1906Co., post, p. 273, 106 N. W. 1077 ) ; but it was incomplete as a guide in passing upon fraud, and tbe failure to add tbe proper-qualification when requested so to do must be held error. 3.

11906–1906
Royce v. Allen neutral
vt · 1856
11905–1905
Pringle v. Dunn green
· 1875
11905–1905
City of Chicago v. Hasley neutral
ill · 1861
11905–1905
McCormick v. Ketchum neutral
wis · 1881
11904–1904
Wiesmann v. Daniels neutral
wis · 1902
11904–1904
Mason v. . Henry green
ny · 1897
11903–1903
Wilson v. . Lawrence green
ny · 1879
11903–1903
Thomas v. St. Louis, Belleville & Southern Railway Co. neutral
ill · 1897
11903–1903
Guetzkow v. Smith neutral
wis · 1899
11902–1902
Pray v. . Hegeman green
· 1885
11898–1898

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