Legal Opinion

Bain v. Tielens Construction, Inc.

Court of Appeals of Wisconsin

Decided May 16, 2006No. 2005AP2433-FTPublishedCited by 1 opinion

1Opinion of the Court

HOOVER, PJ.

¶ 1. Aaron and Angela Bain appeal a summary judgment dismissing their complaint against Tielens Construction, Inc., and an order denying a motion for reconsideration. They assert it was error for the circuit court to hold Aaron Bain more negligent as a matter of law than Tielens. We conclude the existence of factual questions precludes summary judgment. Accordingly, we reverse the judgment and order and remand for further proceedings.

Background

¶ 2. Tielens was the general contractor for a new home being constructed in Dykesville. Tielens's crew had constructed the home's frame,…

2Cases cited11 opinions

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