These tables are derived from information contained in 287 Wisconsin Supreme Court decisions that were turned up in a Nexis Uni search for decisions filed between September 1, 1915, and August 31, 1916. The total of 287 decisions does not include various orders pertaining to petitions, motions, and disciplinary matters involving lawyers and judges.[Continue Reading…]
Law Firm Fantasy League
June 20, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This week’s decision in Konkanok Rabiebna v. Higher Educational Aids Board delivered a point to the Waivers via an amicus brief by Hawks Quindel. However, the Writs were the big winners on the strength of 10 points from a brief, oral argument, and favorable outcome contributed by the Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty—propelling the Writs all the way from last place to second place in the standings.
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June 12, 2026 by Leave a Comment
No decisions were filed this week--hence, no change in the standings. … [Continue reading]
Polarization in 4-3 Decisions over the Past One Hundred Years
June 9, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Decisions in the most contentious cases—those with one-vote margins—reveal much about a supreme court’s term. The number of cases, the issues involved, and the justices most often in majorities all attract attention. Numerous SCOWstats posts have … [Continue reading]
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June 6, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This week’s decision in Koble Investments v. Elicia Marquardt delivered points to the three teams shown below, moving them closer in the standings to the first-place Gavels. The Waivers: Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren (2 points for an amicus brief and … [Continue reading]
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May 30, 2026 by Leave a Comment
No decisions were filed this week--hence, no change in the standings. … [Continue reading]
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May 22, 2026 by Leave a Comment
For their brief and oral argument in Sheboygan County v. N. A. L., the Gavels of the State Public Defender’s Office gained five points—strengthening their position atop the standings. … [Continue reading]
Wisconsin Supreme Court Statistics, 1916-17
May 19, 2026 by Leave a Comment
These tables are derived from information contained in 253 Wisconsin Supreme Court decisions that were turned up in a Nexis Uni search for decisions filed between September 1, 1916, and August 31, 1917. The total of 253 decisions does not include … [Continue reading]
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May 16, 2026 by Leave a Comment
No decisions were filed this week--hence, no change in the standings. … [Continue reading]
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May 9, 2026 by Leave a Comment
No decisions were filed this week--hence, no change in the standings. … [Continue reading]
