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‘Pay and Walk’ clause upheld
An insurer’s right to “pay and walk” – pay the limits of its liability and leave the insured to defend himself against any excess judgment – does not depend on whether the insurer might be able to able to obtain a better result, or on the insurer’s motives. The Wisconsin Court of Appeals held on […]
THE DARK SIDE: The hazards of playing basketball at the firehouse
A little while back, I was informed that somebody who plays for the Milwaukee Brewers had injured himself playing basketball and would be out for the beginning of the baseball season, if not longer.
Deficiencies were harmless error
A March 1 opinion from the Wisconsin Court of Appeals provides guidance on objecting to testimony pursuant to the marital privilege, sec. 905.05.
THE DARK SIDE: Faulkner knows how to write a good bailment story
It’s a pity I’m not as great a writer as William Faulkner.
State seat belt suits not preempted
Federal law doesn’t preempt state tort suits alleging seatbelts were negligently designed.
Love of law keeps Dykman involved
Some lawyers read Palsgraf v. Long Island Railroad Co. (N.Y.1928) in Torts on the first day of law school, but don’t give it much thought for the rest of their careers. Then, there’s Judge Charles P. Dykman.
Leaders in the Law 2011: Celebrating our legal professionals
More than 350 judges, lawyers, family and friends attended the Wisconsin Law Journal’s ninth annual Leaders in the Law Event in Milwaukee Wednesday. The evening event, held at the Hilton Milwaukee City Center, recognized 27 attorneys and judges for their contributions to the legal profession. Four leaders – Bruce C. Davidson, Hon. Charles P. Dykman, […]
Asset purchase didn’t include liability
An asset purchase limited to one division of the seller doesn't include liabilities stemming from products made before the division became an entity separate from the rests of the seller's business.
Attorneys question sanctions
The Wisconsin Court of Appeals is cracking down on attorneys who improperly certify the completeness of their brief appendices, and legal professionals want to know why.
Lack of personal service dooms suit
No "special circumstances" justify excusing a plaintiff suing a county from personally serving the board chairperson or county clerk.
Admission of letter was harmless error
The Wisconsin Court of Appeals on Dec. 29 affirmed the conviction of Mark D. Jensen for murdering his wife Julie in 1998, even though it assumed that admission of a letter written by Julie before her death violated the Confrontation Clause.
Zoning appeal must name board
An appeal of a zoning decision must name the zoning board as the defendant, not the municipality.
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