Legal Opinion
Ford Farms, Ltd. v. Wisconsin Electric Power Co.
Court of Appeals of Wisconsin
Decided May 18, 1988No. 87-1977PublishedCited by 15 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtScott, C.J.
Ford Farms, Ltd., appeals from a grant of summary judgment which dismissed its claims against Wisconsin Electric Power Company (WEPCO). The basis for dismissal was the expiration of the statute of limitations. Ford Farms contends that summary judgment was inappropriate because a factual dispute exists as to the date of discovery — the date on which the cause of action accrued. We are persuaded by Ford Farms’ argument and reverse accordingly.
Ford Farms filed this action on March 27, 1985, alleging that certain financial losses in its dairy farm operation had been caused by "stray voltage.” It…
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- Maughan v. SW Servicing, Inc.Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit · 1985
- Borello v. U.S. Oil Co.Wisconsin Supreme Court · 1986
- Segall v. HurwitzCourt of Appeals of Wisconsin · 1983
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