WI Bar Wisconsin-Specific Law and Subjects 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which court is at the top of Wisconsin's court system?
- Wisconsin Court of Appeals
- Wisconsin Circuit Court
- Wisconsin Supreme Court (Correct answer)
- Wisconsin Superior Court
Correct answer: Wisconsin Supreme Court
The Wisconsin Supreme Court is the highest court in the state, with final authority over all matters of Wisconsin state law.
Question 2: How many justices serve on the Wisconsin Supreme Court?
- 5
- 7 (Correct answer)
- 9
- 11
Correct answer: 7
The Wisconsin Supreme Court consists of seven justices who are elected to 10-year terms in statewide nonpartisan elections.
Question 3: Under Wisconsin law, what is the statute of limitations for most contract claims?
- 3 years
- 4 years
- 6 years (Correct answer)
- 10 years
Correct answer: 6 years
Wisconsin's general statute of limitations for contract claims is six years under Wis. Stat. § 893.43.
Question 4: What is Wisconsin's approach to comparative fault in personal injury cases?
- Pure contributory negligence — any fault bars recovery
- Pure comparative fault — plaintiff recovers regardless of percentage of fault
- Modified comparative fault — plaintiff may not recover if 51% or more at fault (Correct answer)
- No comparative fault — all damages assessed against defendant
Correct answer: Modified comparative fault — plaintiff may not recover if 51% or more at fault
Wisconsin uses a modified comparative fault system under Wis. Stat. § 895.045 — a plaintiff cannot recover if found 51% or more at fault.
Question 5: Which article of the Wisconsin Constitution protects free speech and press?
- Article I, Section 3 (Correct answer)
- Article II, Section 1
- Article IV, Section 10
- Article VI, Section 2
Correct answer: Article I, Section 3
Article I, Section 3 of the Wisconsin Constitution guarantees freedom of speech and of the press.
Question 6: What court in Wisconsin has general original jurisdiction over felony criminal cases?
- Municipal court
- Circuit court (Correct answer)
- Court of Appeals
- Supreme Court
Correct answer: Circuit court
Wisconsin circuit courts have general original jurisdiction, including over felony criminal matters, under Article VII of the Wisconsin Constitution.
WI Bar Wisconsin-Specific Law and Subjects 1
Which court is at the top of Wisconsin's court system?