Klingseisen v. State Highway Commission

The issues involved on this appeal consist of the following: (1) Whether the plaintiffs are entitled to interest on the jury’s award of damages; (2) whether plaintiffs can recover costs and disbursements from the defendant Highway Commission; and (3) whether the plaintiffs can recover the motion costs allowed by the trial court.

Interest.

The Highway Commission contends that the damages recoverable in an action for injuries caused by change of grade under sec. 32.18, Stats., are limited to the damages specified in the statute, and do not include interest. Sec. 32.18, which provides the right of…