Olmstead v. Anderson

This case arises out of an automobile accident occurring in Wisconsin. Plaintiff’s decedents, Minnesota citizens, were struck and killed by defendant’s decedent, a Michigan resident. The sole issue presented is whether the law of Wisconsin, the state in which the accident occurred, or the law of Michigan, the forum state and defendant’s state of residence, is to be applied. The trial court held that under the doctrine of lex loci delicti Wisconsin law governs. The Court of Appeals reversed, holding that Michigan law applies. We affirm the decision of the Court of Appeals.

I. FACTS

Plaintiff is…