Legal Opinion
Estate of Boyle v. Wickhem, Buell, Meier, Wickem & Southworth, S.C.
Court of Appeals of Wisconsin
Decided October 15, 1986No. 85-1505PublishedCited by 13 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtNettesheim, J.
The estate of Donald F. Boyle appeals an order dividing an escrow account between the estate and the law firm of Wickhem, Buell, Meier, Wickhem and Southworth, S.C. (Wickhem). Because we conclude that the trial court lacked the requisite personal jurisdiction over the estate, we reverse.
In September, 1982, Gary and Judy Kunz retained Donald Boyle to handle their claims arising out of Gary’s personal injuries. Subsequently, Boyle contracted with the Wickhem law firm to assist him in pursuing the Kunzes’ claims. Boyle and Wickhem agreed in writing to be equally responsible for the services and…
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- State v. TollefsonWisconsin Supreme Court · 1978
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