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Justices OK overhaul of state class-action rule, defer decision on bar dues proposal
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has voted to change the state’s class action rule to mirror the federal rule but deferred a decision on whether to adopt new rules for how the Wisconsin State Bar should spend members’ dues.
Weekly Case Digests — Oct. 30-Nov. 3, 2017
7th Circuit Digests 7th Circuit Court of Appeals Case Name: United States of America v. Robert S. Luce Case No.: 16-4093 Officials: WOOD, Chief Judge, and RIPPLE and ROVNER, Circuit Judges. Focus: Issues of Material Fact – False Certifications The United States brought this action against Robert Luce under the False Claims Act (“FCA”), 31 […]
Protective Placement
B.G. appeals an order of the circuit court that granted a protective placement requested by Waushara County.
Motion to Suppress Evidence Denied
Christopher Bouchette appeals a judgment of conviction for operating a motor vehicle with a prohibited alcohol concentration (2nd offense), denial of his motion to suppress evidence, and denial of his postconviction motion, which effectively requested reconsideration of the denial of his suppression motion.
Sufficiency of Evidence
John Allan Zernia appeals a harassment injunction issued to Sharon Towne Zernia.
Sufficiency of Evidence
John Allan Zernia appeals a harassment injunction issued to Margaret Ahne Herlitzka.
Tort Counterclaims – Economic Loss Doctrine
Timothy Jacobson and T.C. Products Co., Inc., appeal the circuit court’s order granting summary judgment in favor of Garon Reinke and effectively dismissing their tort counterclaims against Reinke.
Motion to Suppress Evidence Denied
Jacob Basterash appeals an amended judgment of conviction for possession of marijuana with intent to deliver as a party to the crime.
Appraisal Valuation
Otterstatter appeals the circuit court’s summary judgment decisions, arguing that the City’s jurisdictional offer to purchase the property for $30,000 more than the value established by the City’s retained appraiser invalidated the acquisition because the jurisdictional offer was not “based” “upon” a proper appraisal, as required by WIS. STAT. § 32.05(2)(b).
Abandonment of Cemeteries Statutory Requirements
This case concerns a one-acre parcel of land located within a 204-acre farm, which DeWitt alleged is a cemetery subject to the transfer mechanism in WIS. STAT. § 157.115(1)(c) (2015-2016).
P.O.D. Account Beneficiary
This case addresses whether a beneficiary designation on a “P.O.D. account” under WIS. STAT. ch. 705 (2015-16) may be controlled by a writing separate from the contract of deposit between a depositor and his or her financial institution.
Court Error – Motion to Dismiss
The Yacht Club at Sister Bay Condominium Association, Inc. (the Association) appeals an order granting the Village of Sister Bay’s motion to dismiss.
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