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]
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]
No decisions were filed this week--hence, no change in the standings. … [Continue reading]
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]
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]
No decisions were filed this week--hence, no change in the standings. … [Continue reading]
No decisions were filed this week--hence, no change in the standings. … [Continue reading]
In the aftermath of this week’s post “Are Petitions for Review Taking Longer to Decide?” I’ve been struck by the frustration conveyed privately by attorneys over the handling of petitions for review. Along with their concern over delays in granting … [Continue reading]
Today’s topic arrived from a reader who practices regularly at the supreme court (and prefers to remain anonymous). The question—said to be widespread among seasoned appellate attorneys—stems from their impression that the court is taking an … [Continue reading]
No decisions were filed this week--hence, no change in the standings. … [Continue reading]
Alan Ball is a Professor of History at Marquette University in Milwaukee.
alan.ball@marquette.edu
