Legal Opinion
Stann v. Waukesha County
Court of Appeals of Wisconsin
Decided March 27, 1991No. 89-2296PublishedCited by 22 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtNettesheim, P.J.
Michael and Claire Stann (the Stanns) appeal from a summary judgment dismissing their action against Waukesha county for the alleged wrongful drowning death of their young daughter, Jennifer. The trial court concluded that the Stanns' action was barred by principles of recreational immunity pursuant to sec. 895.52, Stats., and governmental immunity pursuant to sec. 893.80, Stats. The Stanns challenge both of these conclusions in this appeal. We affirm the trial court's judgment in all respects.
The essential and undisputed facts are as follows. On July 10,1987, Claire Stann (Claire) took the…
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