· 7/1/1970
Mid-Continent Refrigerator Co. v. Straka
Citations
- 178 N.W.2d 28
- 47 Wis. 2d 739
- 1970 Wisc. LEXIS 1035
How courts have described this case
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- noting distinction between \the intent or malice necessary to maintain an action for an intentional tort and that necessary to recover punitive damages\ and stating that \something must be shown over and above the mere breach of duty for which compensatory damages can be given\
- matters not raised in motion for new trial not reviewable as of right
- barring punitive damages in medical malpractice cases
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Judges: Beilfuss
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