Knutter v. Bakalarski

52 Wis.2d 751 (1971)

191 N.W.2d 235

KNUTTER and wife, Appellants,

v.

BAKALARSKI and another, Respondents.

No. 179.

Supreme Court of Wisconsin.

Argued September 8, 1971.

Decided November 5, 1971.

For the appellants there was a brief by Foley, Capwell, Foley & Seehawer of Racine, and oral argument by Rex Capwell.

For the respondents there was a brief by Helm, Myers, Gillette & Christensen of Racine, and oral argument by Einer Christensen.

HALLOWS, C. J.

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