Cassidy v. Wisti

This is a malpractice action brought against the Hancock law firm of Wisti & Jaaskelainen by plaintiff husband and wife, Jacques and Jane Cassidy. The action in the Houghton County Circuit Court resulted in a jury verdict in favor of defendants of no cause of action. Plaintiffs appeal as of right following the denial by the trial court of a motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict and/or new trial.

The motivating force behind the present action was the conduct of defendant attorney Wisti who stipulated, seemingly without the knowledge of his clients, the plaintiffs herein, to set aside…