Legal Opinion

Meke v. Nicol

Wisconsin Supreme Court

Decided January 3, 1973No. 244PublishedCited by 15 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtHanley, J.

The following issues are presented on this appeal:

1. Did the trial judge err in admitting evidence of defendant’s financial worth ?

2. Did the trial court err in admitting certain evidence as tending to show intent?

3. Was the jury’s verdict a product of passion and prejudice such that it would preclude application of the Powers rule ?

4. Did appellant timely serve and file the transcript on appeal?

Evidence of Nicol’s worth

Defendant contends that the admission into evidence over his objection of a letter from himself to his daughter, Joyce, which related solely to his financial worth was…

2Cases cited5 opinions

  1. Lisowski v. ChenenoffWisconsin Supreme Court · 1968
  2. McAllister v. Kimberly-Clark Co.Wisconsin Supreme Court · 1919
  3. Brabazon v. Joannes Bros.Wisconsin Supreme Court · 1939
  4. White v. WhiteWisconsin Supreme Court · 1909
  5. Gateway City Transfer Co. v. Public Service CommissionWisconsin Supreme Court · 1948

3Cited by15 opinions

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  3. Jacque v. Steenberg Homes, Inc.Wisconsin Supreme Court · 1997
  4. Calero v. Del Chemical Corp.Wisconsin Supreme Court · 1975
  5. Roach v. KeaneWisconsin Supreme Court · 1976

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