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WI Court of Appeals Digest

Sep 8, 2021

Abuse of Discretion – Motion for Reconsideration Denied

Joe Meier, pro se, appeals from an order denying reconsideration of the denial of his motion to vacate a default judgment.

Sep 8, 2021

Involuntary Commitment – Sufficiency of Evidence

Travis appeals from an order for involuntary commitment under WIS. STAT. ch. 51.

Aug 31, 2021

Insurance Claim – Duty to Defend

Dianna and Kenneth Sunday (collectively “the Sundays”) appeal from a judgment declaring that McMillan-Warner Mutual Insurance Company and Mt. Morris Mutual Insurance Company had no duty to defend or indemnify Nicholas Sempf Nyren (“Nicholas”) due to exclusions in the applicable homeowners’ policies for bodily injuries resulting from the criminal acts of an insured.

Aug 31, 2021

Abuse of Discretion – Expert Testimony

James Burke appeals a judgment of conviction, entered upon a jury’s verdict, for physical abuse of a child by intentionally causing bodily harm.

Aug 31, 2021

Ineffective Assistance of Counsel

Jeromy Mathews appeals a judgment of conviction for repeated sexual assault of a child and an order denying his postconviction motion.

Aug 31, 2021

Abuse of Discretion –Divorce – Child Placement

Clayton Lennon Daniel Sims appeals the judgment of divorce awarding sole custody and primary placement of the child he shares with Esther Johnson to Johnson.

Aug 24, 2021

Sufficiency of Evidence and Jury Instructions

Travanti Schmidt appeals a judgment of conviction for one count of assault by a prisoner.

Aug 24, 2021

Plea Withdrawal – CHIPS

In this consolidated appeal, “Eileen” appeals from: (1) WIS. STAT. ch. 48 dispositional orders finding her children “Erika,” “April,” and “Mark” in need of protection or services (CHIPS); and (2) an order denying her post-disposition motion to withdraw her no-contest pleas in the CHIPS actions. Eileen seeks review of the latter order on the grounds that the CHIPS petition does not [...]

Aug 24, 2021

Involuntary Commitment – Extension

M.J.M. appeals from an order of the circuit court extending his involuntary commitment.

Aug 24, 2021

Motion to Suppress Denied – Miranda Warnings

Daniel J. Rejholec was informed of and waived his rights under Miranda v. Arizona, 384 U.S. 436 (1966), prior to his custodial interrogation.

Aug 24, 2021

Divorce – Motion for Reconsideration Denied

Michael Albert appeals from a judgment of divorce and an order denying his motion for reconsideration.

Aug 23, 2021

Summary Judgment – Issue of Material Fact

Koehne Chevrolet-Buick-GMC, Inc., appeals a summary judgment granted in favor of Bayland Buildings, Inc., on Koehne’s breach of contract and breach of warranty claims.

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