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Civil Digest

Nov 25, 2020

Involuntary Commitment – Sufficiency of Evidence

E.R.R. appeals orders of the Portage County Circuit Court extending his involuntary commitment and requiring E.R.R. to undergo treatment and take prescribed medication pursuant to WIS. STAT. ch. 51. E.R.R. contends that, in regard to the extension of the involuntary commitment, Portage County failed to establish by clear and convincing evidence that he is “dangerous,” as required by WIS. STAT.[...]

Nov 25, 2020

Unlawful-stop Claim – Reasonable Suspicion

The State of Wisconsin appeals a circuit court order granting Houadou Yang’s motion to suppress evidence derived from a stop of Yang’s vehicle.

Nov 25, 2020

Statutory Interpretation – Statute of Frauds

Lisa Marie Sklenar appeals the circuit court’s decision, made at the end of a small claims trial, that Sklenar is not entitled to the relief she requested in her complaint.

Nov 25, 2020

Other Acts Evidence

Christopher Dominick appeals a judgment of conviction.

Nov 25, 2020

Unlawful Seizure – Reasonable Suspicion

The State appeals a circuit court order granting Marc Schiel’s motion to suppress evidence of Schiel’s intoxication on grounds that it was derived from an unlawful seizure, unsupported by reasonable suspicion.

Nov 25, 2020

Estate – Motion for Reconsideration Denied

Edward J. Ritger appeals from a judgment entered on claims he filed against the Estate of Douglas P. Dahm (the Estate) and from an order denying his motion for reconsideration.

Nov 24, 2020

Court Order – Contempt of Court

Gary and Sandra Kramschuster appeal the order of the Milwaukee County Circuit Court finding that Ted Vallejos purged an order of contempt by making efforts to have his child psychologically evaluated.

Nov 24, 2020

Court Error – Exhaustion of Administrative Remedies

The City of Milwaukee appeals an order of the circuit court reversing a decision of the Milwaukee Common Council (Common Council) to not renew the Recycling, Salvaging, or Towing Premises license held by Apys Cars, Inc. (ACI).

Nov 24, 2020

Court Error – Contract Interpretation

Blenker Building Systems, Inc., (Blenker) appeals from a small claims judgment entered in favor of James Sydow, doing business as Town & Country Builders (Town & Country).

Nov 24, 2020

Ineffective Assistance of Counsel

Michael Demars appeals from a judgment convicting him of two counts of possession of child pornography and from an order denying his postconviction motion.

Nov 24, 2020

Sentence Credit

Cesar Antonio Lira appeals the circuit court orders denying his motions for sentence credit on two Wisconsin sentences.

Nov 24, 2020

Sanctions – Attorney Fees

Dakota Intertek Corp. appeals a judgment dismissing its breach of contract claim against the City of Wausau.

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