WI Bar Wisconsin-Specific Law and Subjects

Question 1

Which court is at the top of Wisconsin's court system?

Accepted Answer

Wisconsin Supreme Court

Answer

Wisconsin Court of Appeals

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Wisconsin Circuit Court

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Wisconsin Superior Court

Question 2

How many justices serve on the Wisconsin Supreme Court?

Accepted Answer

7

Answer

5

Answer

9

Answer

11

Question 3

Under Wisconsin law, what is the statute of limitations for most contract claims?

Accepted Answer

6 years

Answer

3 years

Answer

4 years

Answer

10 years

Question 4

What is Wisconsin's approach to comparative fault in personal injury cases?

Accepted Answer

Modified comparative fault — plaintiff may not recover if 51% or more at fault

Answer

Pure contributory negligence — any fault bars recovery

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Pure comparative fault — plaintiff recovers regardless of percentage of fault

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No comparative fault — all damages assessed against defendant

Question 5

Which article of the Wisconsin Constitution protects free speech and press?

Accepted Answer

Article I, Section 3

Answer

Article II, Section 1

Answer

Article IV, Section 10

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Article VI, Section 2

Question 6

What court in Wisconsin has general original jurisdiction over felony criminal cases?

Accepted Answer

Circuit court

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Municipal court

Answer

Court of Appeals

Answer

Supreme Court