Bergstrom v. Polk County

¶ 1. Polk County appeals an order denying its motion to dismiss a certiorari action filed by Holly Bergstrom and seventeen other Polk County property owners (collectively, Bergstrom). Mathy Construction Company appeals an order denying its motion for judgment on the pleadings.1 Both the County and Mathy argue the circuit court lacked personal jurisdiction because Bergstrom did not serve her summons and complaint in a manner authorized by Wis. Stat. *682§ 801.11.2 The circuit court determined that, despite the defective service, it could exercise personal jurisdiction over both defendants due to…