Jackson v. DeWitt

Michael Jackson appeals from the order of the circuit court dismissing his action against Associates Financial Services Company of Wisconsin, Inc. (Associates). The court held that the home improvement contract he made with James DeWitt, who assigned his interest to Associates, was not a negotiable instrument and Jackson could not seek relief under Wis. Adm. Code § ATCP 110.06. The court also held that because Jackson had paid the entire balance of the loan before Associates became aware of his claims, he was foreclosed from seeking relief under §422.408, Stats. We reverse because §ATCP…