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Branch v. Oconto County

Wisconsin Supreme Court

Decided May 2, 1961PublishedCited by 7 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtFairchild, J.

1. Validity of sec. 23.09 (14), Stats. Sec. 23.09 (14) provides:

“Ways to waters. The county board of any county may condemn a right of way for any public highway to any navigable stream, lake, or other navigable waters. Such right of way shall be not less than 60 feet in width, and may be condemned in the manner provided by chapter 32; but the legality or constitutionality of this provision shall in nowise affect the legality or constitutionality of the rest of this section.”

There was testimony as to the depth of Christy lake, the use of boats by hunters, and the existence of an outlet…

2Cases cited9 opinions

  1. United States v. Virginia Electric & Power Co.Supreme Court of the United States · 1961
  2. United States v. Twin City Power Co.Supreme Court of the United States · 1956
  3. Muench v. Public Service CommissionWisconsin Supreme Court · 1952
  4. State v. Public Service CommissionWisconsin Supreme Court · 1957
  5. Klump v. CybulskiWisconsin Supreme Court · 1957

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3Cited by7 opinions

  1. Falkner v. Northern States Power Co.Wisconsin Supreme Court · 1977
  2. North v. Public Service Co. of New MexicoNew Mexico Court of Appeals · 1984
  3. Schneider v. StateWisconsin Supreme Court · 1971
  4. Genge v. City of BarabooWisconsin Supreme Court · 1976
  5. Banach v. City of MilwaukeeWisconsin Supreme Court · 1966

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