Olsen v. Francois
In brief
The Supreme Court refused to hear Olsen's petition, so it did not decide who was right or whether the Wisconsin court's actions were lawful.
- Where it stands
- Decided
Decided · May 18, 2020
- What it’s about
- This case involves a petition for a writ of certiorari originating from the Court of Appeals of Wisconsin. The petitioner also filed a motion to proceed in forma pauperis, indicating an inability to pay court fees.
- Who it affects
- For Olsen and Francois, this Supreme Court docket ended without a ruling on the injunction, the hearing notice, or the Wisconsin law.
Summary: written with AI from the case record.
What it's about
The case came from the Wisconsin Court of Appeals, District III, and Olsen also asked to proceed without paying court fees.
Question presented
1. Whether the circuit court erroneously exercised its discretion in denying the motion to reopen. 2. Whether the circuit court erroneously exercised its discretion in granting the injunction in the first instance. 3. Whether the statute governing harassment injunctions, WIS. STAT. § 813.125(4) (2017-18), is unconstitutional. 4. Whether Olsen received adequate notice of the hearing pursuant to the statutes governing the computation of time.
What the Court decided
Holding
Petition DENIED.
What's next
The Supreme Court has finished this docket action. No further Supreme Court step is identified in the record.
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Sources
Primary materials plus reporting. Best-effort analysis: this explainer relies on a mix of primary materials and trusted secondary sources. Official filings and opinions remain authoritative.