Legal Opinion

Harloff v. Merwin

Wisconsin Supreme Court

Decided June 1, 1920PublishedCited by 3 opinions

Appeal from a judgment of the circuit court for Dane county: E. Ray Stevens, Circuit Judge. Merwin was an employee of Harloff. Harloff lived on a farm a short distance from the city of Milwaukee, and was subject to the provisions of the compensation act. While going from the farm of his employer to Milwaukee, Merwin rode his motorcycle, which was fastened to the rear of his employer’s wagon. He intended to take the motorcycle to a shop for repair.

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Appeal from a judgment of the circuit court for Dane county: E. Ray Stevens, Circuit Judge. Merwin was an employee of Harloff. Harloff lived on a farm a short distance from the city of Milwaukee, and was subject to the provisions of the compensation act. While going from the farm of his employer to Milwaukee, Merwin rode his motorcycle, which was fastened to the rear of his employer’s wagon. He intended to take the motorcycle to a shop for repair. Merzvin was run into by one E. M. Brah and sustained severe injuries. He was immediately taken to a hospital, where he remained for about eleven…

1Opinion of the CourtRosenberry, J.

The appellant contends that the trial court erred in allowing an amendment to the complaint. Sec. 2394 — 19, Stats., provides:. . Within twenty days from the date of the order or award, any party aggrieved thereby máy commence, in the circuit court for Dane county, an action against the commission for the review of such order or award, in which action the adverse party- shall also- be made defendant. In such action a complaint, which shall state the grounds upon which a review is sought, shall be served with the summons. . . . Upon such hearing, the court may confirm or set aside such order…

2Cited by3 opinions

  1. King v. O. P. Baur Confectionery Co.Supreme Court of Colorado · 1937
  2. Town of Stephenson v. SchelkWisconsin Supreme Court · 1921
  3. Krell v. Industrial CommissionWisconsin Supreme Court · 1931

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