Humphrey v. Elk Creek Lake Protection & Rehabilitation District

James and Elizabeth Humphrey, Jack and Mary Dodge, Richard and Lila Hoover, Richard and Theresa Stone, and Thomas and Carol Dodge (plaintiffs) appeal a summary judgment dismissing their action against Elk Creek Lake Protection and Rehabilitation District. The circuit court granted summary judgment because the plaintiffs had failed to commence their lawsuit within six months of the municipality's disallowance of their claims as required under sec. 893.80(l)(b), Stats. The plaintiffs argue that they complied with sec. 893.80(1)(b) because the municipality's original notice of disallowance was…