11th Amendment Violation
This case, now before us for the third time, requires us to decide whether the Constitution permits a State to be sued by a private party without its consent in the courts of a different State.
Statutory Authority – Naming & Numbering System
In 1957, the Wisconsin legislature conferred authority on counties to "establish a rural naming or numbering system in towns for the purpose of aiding in fire protection, emergency services, and civil defense."
Court Error – Eviction
This appeal raises the question of whether the circuit court properly denied Denice Morgan’s motion to redact her name from the record of this eviction action on the Wisconsin Circuit Court Access website after the eviction action was dismissed.
Divorce – Property Division and Maintenance
David Christian Ellestad appeals a judgment of divorce awarding an unequal division of property to, and indefinite maintenance in favor of, Christian’s former spouse, Jennifer Ellestad.
Abuse of Discretion – Due Process Violation
Payday Loan Resolution, LLC, William Karger, and Lauren Petruzzelli (collectively, Payday) appeal a circuit court order that affirmed an Order of the Administrator of the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions, Division of Banking (the Division).
OWI – Warrantless Search
Brett C. Basler appeals from a judgment of conviction for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated (OWI), third offense, pursuant to WIS. STAT. § 346.63(1)(a).
Involuntary Commitment and Medication
Pursuant to WIS. STAT. ch. 51, W.E.L. was committed to the care and custody of Waukesha County and subject to the involuntary administration of medication during commitment.
Sentencing Guidelines
Christopher S. Stevens appeals from a judgment convicting him of first-degree reckless homicide on his no contest plea and from an order denying his postconviction motion challenging his sentence.
Eviction – Personal Liability
This appeal arises from an eviction and money judgment against Alfred George d/b/a Victory Christian Cathedral, Inc. (George) after he defaulted on his lease with Victory Valley Church, Inc. (VVC).
Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
Srbo M. Lazic appeals the judgment convicting him of second-degree sexual assault of a child.
Statutory Interpretation – Receivership Proceedings
This appeal involves receivership proceedings commenced under WIS. STAT. ch. 128 (2017-18). Michael Polsky is the court appointed receiver of Gordy’s Chippewa Foods, Inc., and twenty-four related entities (collectively, “the Gordy’s Entities”).
Abuse of Discretion – Motion to Reopen
Todd Friday d/b/a Friday’s Contracting appeals the circuit court’s order denying his motion to reopen a default judgment entered against him in the small claims action brought against him by Paul Ryan d/b/a Paul and Christine Real Estate Services LLC.
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Case Digests
- Ineffective Assistance of Counsel; Double Jeopardy; Sentencing
- Ineffective Assistance of Counsel; Sexual Assault-Prosecutorial Misconduct
- Contract-Negligence
- Criminal Law; Juvenile Law; Discovery
- Family Law; Child Support; Property Division First paragraph(s)
- Ineffective Assistance of Counsel- Exclusion of Evidence of Witness Bias
- Postconviction Relief-Sentencing-Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
- 14th Amendment – Due Process
- Criminal-Sentencing Guidelines – Enhancement
- Bankruptcy-Tax
- Civil Rights – 14th Amendment-Jury Instructions
- Contract; Foreclosure and Property