Weekly Case Digests – March 11, 2019 – March 15, 2019
Weekly Case Digests – March 11, 2019 – March 15, 2019
Statutory Interpretation – Dispute Resolution
Some adjoining landowners in the City of Watertown have a long-standing dispute over who must pay to construct and maintain partition fencing between their properties.
Statutory Interpretation – Uniform Fiduciaries Act
We review a published decision of the court of appeals that affirmed an order of the circuit court granting summary judgment dismissing Koss Corporation's Uniform Fiduciaries Act (UFA) claim against Park Bank.
Abuse of Discretion and Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
Caleb Rave appeals a judgment of conviction for one count of first-degree child sexual assault and an order denying his postconviction motion to set aside the judgment.
Sufficiency of Evidence – Medical Assistance Program Payments
This appeal concerns the efforts of the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) to recover payments DHS made to Lee Quality Home Care LLC, a provider of personal care services to Medicaid recipients.
OWI – Probably Cause
Michael R. Pace appeals from an order determining that his refusal to submit to a chemical test for blood alcohol content was unlawful.
Abuse of Discretion – Placement Order
J.P.S., M.R.S.’s paternal grandmother, appeals from an order granting a petition for a change of placement of M.R.S. from grandma’s home to the home of foster parents, A.C. and R.C., pursuant to WIS. STAT. § 48.357.
Abuse of Discretion – Maintenance Award
Mark R. Juul appeals from a circuit court order modifying his maintenance obligation to his former spouse, Marla K. Zeman.
Breach of Contract
C&C Administration, Inc. (C&C) appeals from a judgment awarding C&C damages for breach of contract and associated expenses incurred in relation to a building renovation project undertaken by C&C’s landlord, Signature Properties LLC, and its principal, Kevin Harry (hereafter Signature).
Termination of Parental Rights
S.M.T. appeals the trial court’s orders terminating her parental rights of S.A.D.T., S.L., and S.L. S.M.T. argues that there was insufficient evidence to support the trial court’s ruling that the State had proven the two grounds set forth in its petition
Sentence Modification
Damien D. McDade appeals from a judgment of conviction, entered upon his guilty pleas, for five felonies.
Termination of Parental Rights
L.V. appeals the order terminating his parental rights to his daughter, A.N.L.-V. L.V. argues that he received ineffective assistance of counsel during his jury trial.
Legal News
- Amended complaint filed in federal court against State Bar of Wisconsin seeks punitive damages
- United Healthcare suit against cancer drug distributor time-barred
- Trump’s Wisconsin visit warns of jail time if he violates a trial gag order
- Dane County court overturns residential solar decision
- Judge faces formal complaint from state board
- Bankruptcies up 16% in U.S.
- (Updated) Wisconsin law enforcement clash with pro-Palestinian Madison protestors
- Gov. Evers seeks applicants for Lafayette County Circuit Court
- Complaint against University filed by Wisconsin law firm over $1.9M given to Palestinian students
- Hush money trial judge raises threat of jail as he finds Trump violated gag order, fines him $9K
- Active shooter ‘neutralized’ outside Wisconsin middle school
- Audit finds Wisconsin Capitol Police emergency response times up, calls for better tracking
WLJ People
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