Hoberg v. Berth

Jayne Hoberg and A1 Lange, subpoenaed to give depositions in the special administration of the Estate of Gerald L. Berth, appeal an order denying their motions to quash the subpoenas. This court granted leave to appeal. Hoberg asserts that the circuit court is not vested with any special authority under the probate statutes in ch. 867, Stats., to exceed the limits placed on taking a deposition set forth in ch. 804, Stats. We agree and therefore reverse and remand for entry of an order quashing the subpoenas. Because our decision disposes of the appeal, we do not address the questions…