Sid Grinker Co. v. Craighead

The foreclosure of a mechanic's or contractor’s lien is an equitable proceeding. Delap v. Parcell (1939), 230 Wis. 152, 158, 283 N. W. 305; Gums v. Chickering (1963), 19 Wis. (2d) 625, 636, 121 N. W. (2d) 279. As such, it is triable to the court without a jury. In re Acme Brass & Metal Works (1937), 225 Wis. 74, 78, 272 N. W. 356; Harrigan v. Gilchrist (1904), 121 Wis. 127, 282, 99 N. W. 909. However, a court may properly order a jury impaneled to try any issue of fact. Huse v. Washburn (1884), 59 Wis. 414, 416, 18 N. W. 341. In that event, the verdict is advisory only, and the court may…