Village of Whitefish Bay v. Hardtke

The only issue is whether there is sufficient credible evidence to sustain the verdict.

It is settled in forfeiture cases that the burden of proof is on the municipality to establish its case by a clear preponderance of the evidence or by clear, satisfactory and convincing evidence. Waukesha County v. Mueller (1967), 34 Wis. 2d 628, 150 N. W. 2d 364. If there is any credible evidence which under any reasonable view fairly admits of an inference that supports the jury’s verdict, the verdict must be sustained on appeal. Weeden v. Beloit (1966), 29 Wis. 2d 662, 139 N. W. 2d 616.

The defendant was…