State Ex Rel. Adell v. Smith

¶ 1. Mark Anthony Adell appeals a trial court order dismissing his petition for a writ of certiorari. After granting waiver of prepayment of costs and fees under Wis. Stat. § 814.29 (1999-2000), 1 the trial court raised the issue of whether Adell's certiorari petition satisfied the requirements set forth in Wis. Stat. § 802.05(3)(b)4. This section provides that the court shall dismiss a claim without requiring an answer by the respondent if the court determines that the action fails to state a claim upon which relief may be granted. Id. The trial court dismissed Adell's petition for…