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WI Court of Appeals Digest

Mar 13, 2018

Trusts & Estates – Distribution of Trust Assets

David Oberhofer, Andrew Oberhofer, Kurt Oberhofer, and Michael Oberhofer (collectively “the Oberhofer sons”) appeal from an order of the trial court directing the distribution of trust assets to the estate of their mother, Hallie Oberhofer; the trial court had granted a motion for distribution made by their father, Vincent Oberhofer, as personal representative for the estate.

Mar 13, 2018

Abuse of Discretion – Division of Marital Property

Jeffrey Behnke appeals a judgment of divorce, arguing the circuit court erroneously exercised its discretion in the division of property.

Mar 13, 2018

Abuse of Discretion – Postconviction Motion Denied

James Lewis, Jr., appeals a judgment, entered upon a jury’s verdicts, convicting him of attempted first-degree intentional homicide with use of a dangerous weapon; false imprisonment with use of a dangerous weapon; battery in the course of a burglary with use of a dangerous weapon; and two counts of armed robbery with use of force.

Mar 13, 2018

Insurance – Duty to Defend

Paula Grigg, as special administrator of the Estate of Raymond Grigg (“Grigg”), appeals an order granting various dispositive motions in favor of Hudson Insurance Company (“Hudson Insurance”) and Hudson Specialty Insurance Company (“Hudson Specialty”).

Mar 13, 2018

Plea Withdrawal and Ineffective Assistance of Counsel

Terrance Lavone Egerson seeks to withdraw his guilty pleas, post sentencing, based on his claim of manifest injustice due to the alleged ineffective representation he received from trial counsel.

Mar 13, 2018

Plea Withdrawal

Tyrus Lee Cooper appeals a judgment of conviction entered upon his guilty plea to one count of armed robbery.

Feb 28, 2018

Failure to File Notice of Appeal

The Verona Municipal Court issued a judgment against Edward Sieverding, finding him guilty of operating a motor vehicle after suspension, operating without insurance, operating while intoxicated, and operating with a prohibited alcohol content.

Feb 28, 2018

Statutory Interpretation

Mile Bluff Medical Center, Inc., is a non-profit entity that owns and operates a hospital in Mauston.

Feb 28, 2018

Sufficiency of Evidence – Unreasonable Seizure

Jimale Alonzo Laws appeals a judgment of conviction for possession of a firearm by a felon.

Feb 28, 2018

Termination of Parental Rights

J.K. appeals from an order terminating her parental rights to her son, M.B. She argues that the circuit court erroneously granted partial summary judgment during the grounds phase of the termination of parental rights (TPR) proceeding.

Feb 28, 2018

Sentencing Guidelines

In these consolidated appeals, Lance P. Howard appeals from judgments and orders denying his motions for a new sentencing hearing.

Feb 28, 2018

Plea Withdrawal

Gary L. Johnson appeals a judgment convicting him on his pleas of no contest to one count of attempted second-degree intentional homicide and two counts of aggravated battery, all with use of a dangerous weapon.

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