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Abuse of Discretion – Jurisdiction
The circuit court ordered the arbitration of a private construction dispute stayed until it could decide an insurance coverage dispute between one of the contractors connected to the arbitration and the contractor's insurer.
Court Error – Termination of Parental Rights
The State of Wisconsin petitioned the Milwaukee County Circuit Court to terminate C.L.K.'s parental rights, following which the matter went to trial in due course.
Attorney Disciplinary Hearing
We review the recommendation of the referee, James C. Boll, that Attorney Patrick S. Sweeney's license to practice law should be revoked due to his professional misconduct.
Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
Simon Jeninga appeals a judgment of conviction and an order denying postconviction relief entered by the Walworth County Circuit Court. Jeninga was convicted of one count of second-degree sexual assault of a child and one count of possession of child pornography pursuant to his guilty pleas to those charges.
Voided Contract – Damages
Hanson Law Group (HLG) appeals a judgment and order in favor of Bethany Wilson.
Sufficiency of Evidence
Kelly Kloss appeals the circuit court’s denial of his motion for postconviction relief from his convictions of solicitation of first-degree reckless injury and solicitation of first-degree recklessly endangering safety.
Breach of Contract – Land
Kira Foster, a/k/a Kira Hoff, appeals an order compelling specific performance of a land contract.
Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
Christopher Dion Woodley appeals a judgment of conviction following a jury trial and an order denying Woodley’s postconviction motion.
Due Process Violation
The Town of Little Wolf appeals an order of the circuit court affirming the decision of the Waupaca County Board of Adjustment that the Thiel Pit, a nonmetallic mine, is a lawful nonconforming use and is, therefore, not subject to Waupaca County’s newly enacted nonmetallic mining ordinance.
Termination of Parental Rights
WI Court of Appeals – District III Case Name: D.R. v. B.D. Case No.: 2018AP1731; 2018AP1732 Officials: SEIDL, J. Focus: Termination of Parental Rights Brandon appeals circuit court orders terminating his parental rights to his two children pursuant to WIS. STAT. § 48.415(4) based on the petition of Diane, who is Brandon’s former spouse and […]
Court Error – Abuse of Discretion
John Bullock appeals an order that denied, without a hearing, his companion motions for postconviction discovery and for other postconviction relief.
Abuse of Discretion – Divorce
Roberta Dale-Wozniak appeals an order denying her motion for relief from a judgment terminating her marriage to Bruce Wozniak.
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