Alsmeyer v. Norden

Sec. 270.53 (2), Stats., provides that, “Every direction of a court or judge made or entered in writing and not included in a judgment is denominated an order.”

This appeal must be dismissed because the “order” referred to in the notice of appeal was not made or entered in writing.

Even if an order had been made or entered in writing denying appellant’s motion to strike the action from the calendar, it would not have been appealable and the appeal would have had to be dismissed.

Except where special statutes apply, the only orders which are appealable are listed in sec. 274.33, Stats. It is…