For information on the Committee’s work, please contact Bryce Pierson at bryce.pierson@wicourts.gov.
New instructions include
- 1393 Liability of a participant in a recreational activity
- 3079 Termination of easement by abandonment
- 7050A Involuntary Commitment: Mentally Ill: Recommitment Alleging Wis. Stat. 51.20(1)(am)(Released in late 2021 as an interim release)
Amended instructions include
- 50 Preliminary Instruction: Before Trial
- 400 Spoliation: Inference
- 1008 Intoxication: Chemical Test Results [Reflects Changes in 2003 Wisconsin Act 30]
- 1023 Medical Negligence
- 1023.5 Professional Negligence: Legal-Status of Lawyer as a Specialist is Not in Dispute
- 1153 Right of Way: At Intersection with Through Highway
- 1155 Right of Way: At Intersections of Highways
- 1157 Right of Way: At Intersection of Highways: Ultimate Verdict Question
- 1158 Right of Way: To Pedestrian Crossing at Controlled Intersection (
- 1159 Right of Way: Pedestrian Control Signal: Walk Signal
- 1160 Right of Way: To Pedestrian at Intersections or Crosswalks on Divided Highways or Highways Provided with Safety Zones
- 1165 Right of Way: To Pedestrian at Uncontrolled Intersection or Crosswalk
- 1170 Right of Way: Blind Pedestrian on Highway
- 1175 Right of Way: Entering Highway from an Alley or Nonhighway Access Point
- 1180 Right of Way: Funeral Processions; Military Convoys
- 1185 Right of Way: Green Arrow
- 1190 Right of Way: Green Signal
- 1190.5 Plaintiff and Defendant Each Claims Green Light in Their Favor
- 1191 Duty of Driver Entering Intersection with Green Light in Driver's Favor: Lookout
- 1192 Duty of Driver Approaching Intersection When Amber Light Shows
- 1193 Red Traffic Control Light Signaling Stop
- 1193.5 Flashing Red Traffic Control Light
- 1195 Right of Way: Left Turn at Intersection
- 1205 Right of Way: Moving from Parked Position
- 1210 Right of Way: On Approach of Emergency Vehicle
- 1220 Right of Way: Pedestrian's Duty: At Pedestrian Control Signal
- 1225 Right of Way: Pedestrian's Duty: Crossing at Controlled Intersection or Crosswalk
- 1230 Right of Way: Pedestrian's Duty: Crossing Roadway at Point Other than Crosswalk
- 1235 Right of Way: Pedestrian's Duty: Divided Highways or Highways with Safety Zones
- 1240 Right of Way: Pedestrian's Duty: Facing Green Arrow
- 1245 Right of Way: Pedestrian's Duty: Facing Red Signal
- 1250 Right of Way: Pedestrian's Duty: Standing or Loitering on Highway
- 1255 Right of Way: Pedestrian's Duty: Standing or Loitering on Highway Crosswalk; Suddenly Leaving Curb or Place of Safety
- 1260 Position on Highway: Pedestrian's Duty; Walking on Highway
- 1265 Right of Way: Persons Working on Highway
- 1270 Right of Way: When Vehicle Using Alley or Nonhighway Access to Stop
- 1275 Right of Way: When Yield Sign Installed
- 1762 Personal Injuries: Future Loss of Earning Capacity
- 1900.4 Safe-Place Statute: Injury to Frequenter: Negligence of Employer or Owner of a Place of Employment
- 2600 Malicious Prosecution: Instituting a Criminal Proceeding
- 2605 Malicious Prosecution: Instituting a Civil Proceeding
- 2770 Wisconsin Fair Dealership Law: Good Cause for Termination, Cancellation, Nonrenewal, Failure to Renew, or Substantial Change in Competitive Circumstances (Wis. Stat. § 135.03)
- 2790 Trade Name Infringement
- 3028 Contracts Implied in Law (Unjust Enrichment)
- 3110 Insurance Contract: Definition of "Resident" or "Member of a Household"
- 7050 Involuntary Commitment: Mentally Ill
- 8025 Trespass: Owner's Duty to Trespasser; Duty to Child Trespasser (Attractive Nuisance)
- 8060 Adverse Possession Not Founded on Written Instrument (Wis. Stat. § 893.25)
- 8100 Eminent Domain: Fair Market Value (Total Taking)
- 8120 Eminent Domain: Comparable Sales Approach
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