Mock v. Czemierys

The issue is whether notice of entry of judgment given by a small claims clerk of courts, pursuant to sec. 799.24(1), Stats., constitutes sufficient notice so as to shorten an appeal time from ninety days to forty-five days. Sec. 808.04(1), Stats. We conclude that the specific provisions of ch. 799 supersede sec. 806.06, Stats., so that an accurate and timely court-issued notice of entry of judgment effectively reduces the appeal time to forty-five days.

Procedurally, the facts are as follows. A trial was held on April 5, 1982 and April 7, 1982. The docket entries show judgments were granted…