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2010AP1275 Froseth v. Allied Property & Casualty Insurance Company, et al.
Torts Negligence; jury instructions; causation Sandra and Michael Froseth appeal the judgment entered in their personal injury action against Michael Brenizer. The Froseths argue the circuit court erroneously excluded reference to the substantial factor test in the jury instructions. The Froseths further contend that Brenizer’s offer of judgment was deficient, thereby precluding a costs award, [[...]
2010AP2216-FT In the matter of the mental commitment of Michael B.
Civil Commitment Jury instructions; sufficiency of the evidence Michael B. appeals an order extending his Wis. Stat. ch. 51 mental health commitment. Michael asserts the jury instructions directed the jury to find he was dangerous and there was insufficient evidence to support a finding of dangerousness. We disagree and affirm. This opinion will not be […]
2008AP886 Thomas, et al. v. Mallett, et al.
Civil Procedure Jury instructions; peremptory strikes Steven Thomas sued various paint manufacturers, alleging that childhood exposure to white lead carbonate found in their products caused injury to his brain. A jury returned a verdict in favor of the Manufacturers. Thomas contends he is entitled to a new trial because of flaws in the verdict form, […]
2009AP2833-CR State v. Harris
Criminal Procedure Jury instructions; ineffective assistance; judicial recusal Morris L. Harris appeals the judgment entered after a jury found him guilty of battery to a domestic-abuse-injunction petitioner, see Wis. Stat. §§ 940.20(1m)(a) & 813.12, and substantial battery with intent to cause bodily harm, see Wis. Stat. § 940.19(2), both while armed and as an habitual […]
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