Legal Opinion

State v. Courtney

Wisconsin Supreme Court

Decided December 14, 1976No. 75-479-CRPublishedCited by 66 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtAbrahamson, J.

Defendant John Courtney appeals from an order upholding his conviction of violating Wisconsin Administrative Code, sec. Ag 29.12(6), relating to the handling of pesticides and pesticide containers. Three issues are presented:

1. Is Wisconsin Administrative Code sec. Ag 29.12(6) unconstitutionally vague and indefinite?

2. Is the verdict of the jury supported by the evidence?

3. Was the jury improperly instructed on the elements of an offense under Ag 29.12 (6) ?

FACTS

The facts of this case may be summarized as follows: Defendant Courtney is a pilot engaged in the business of aerial application of…

2Cases cited19 opinions

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  3. Colten v. KentuckySupreme Court of the United States · 1972
  4. Jordan v. De GeorgeSupreme Court of the United States · 1951
  5. Boyce Motor Lines, Inc. v. United StatesSupreme Court of the United States · 1952

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3Cited by66 opinions

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  5. State v. SarinskeWisconsin Supreme Court · 1979

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