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N.E.W. Credit Union v. Mehlhorn
Wisconsin C.A. · Aug 13, 2024
WI / stateEditorial impact: lowpro setrial
Direct answer
What happened in this matter?
Outcome: Warning. The court pointed out: "In its brief, the Credit Union points out that the cases cited by Mehlhorn do not exist and speculates that Mehlhorn used an artificial intelligence program to draft her brief-in-chief. In her reply brief, Mehlhorn does not respond to this assertion. Instead, she cites eight new cases, none of which were referenced in her brief-in-chief. It appears, however, that four of those cases are also fictitious. At a minimum, this court cannot locate those cases using the citations provided.We strongly admonish Mehlhorn for her violations of the Rules of Appellate procedure, and particularly for her citations to what appear to be fictitious cases.…
- Why the court cared
- The linked record identifies pro se and trial and records Warning. This page does not infer judicial reasoning beyond the source.
- Why it matters now
- This matter connects pro se and trial involving AI (implied, unspecified) with Warning in Wisconsin C.A., making it a concrete reference point for verification, supervision, and response controls.
Why this matter is tracked
Outcome: Warning. The court pointed out: "In its brief, the Credit Union points out that the cases cited by Mehlhorn do not exist and speculates that Mehlhorn used an artificial intelligence program to draft her brief-in-chief. In her reply brief, Mehlhorn does not respond to this assertion. Instead, she cites eight new cases, none of which were referenced in her brief-in-chief. It appears, however, that four of those cases are also fictitious. At a minimum, this court cannot locate those cases using the citations provided.We strongly admonish Mehlhorn for her violations of the Rules of Appellate procedure, and particularly for her citations to what appear to be fictitious cases. Although Mehlhorn is self-represented, pro se appellants “are bound by the same rules that apply to attorneys on appeal.” See Waushara County v. Graf, 166 Wis. 2d 442, 452, 480 N.W.2d 16 (1992). We could summarily dismiss this appeal as a sanction for Mehlhorn’s multiple and egregious rule violations. See WIS. STAT. RULE 809.83(2). Nevertheless, we choose to address the merits of Mehlhorn’s arguments as best as we are able, given the deficiencies in her briefing"
Operational lesson
This matter connects pro se and trial involving AI (implied, unspecified) with Warning in Wisconsin C.A., making it a concrete reference point for verification, supervision, and response controls.
Record details
WisconsinSingle-state evidence scope
CourtWisconsin C.A.
Jurisdictionstate
Circuit7th Circuit
DateAug 13, 2024
AI
AI toolAI (implied, unspecified)
Party typePro Se Litigant
OutcomeWarning
Known amountNot recorded
Professional sanctionNo
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What the record establishes about AI use
reported
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Procedural posture
Warning
Correction behavior
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Questions this record answers
- What happened in N.E.W. Credit Union v. Mehlhorn?
- Outcome: Warning. The court pointed out: "In its brief, the Credit Union points out that the cases cited by Mehlhorn do not exist and speculates that Mehlhorn used an artificial intelligence program to draft her brief-in-chief. In her reply brief, Mehlhorn does not respond to this assertion. Instead, she cites eight new cases, none of which were referenced in her brief-in-chief. It appears, however, that four of those cases are also fictitious. At a minimum, this court cannot locate those cases using the citations provided.We strongly admonish Mehlhorn for her violations of the Rules of Appellate procedure, and particularly for her citations to what appear to be fictitious cases.…
- Why does N.E.W. Credit Union v. Mehlhorn matter for legal AI risk?
- This matter connects pro se and trial involving AI (implied, unspecified) with Warning in Wisconsin C.A., making it a concrete reference point for verification, supervision, and response controls.
- What does the public record establish about N.E.W. Credit Union v. Mehlhorn?
- The record summarizes the outcome described in the linked public source. The recorded link is hosted by a court or government source. This page is not a substitute for the complete docket, subsequent history, or jurisdiction-specific advice.
- Which source supports this N.E.W. Credit Union v. Mehlhorn summary?
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