In RE MARRIAGE OF LEGGETT v. Leggett

Appellant Dennis Leggett moves for relief pending appeal under sec. (rule) 809.12, Stats. He seeks a stay of enforcement of the judgment as it relates to a property division. Respondent Roberta Leggett opposes the motion, and claims that she will be severely prejudiced if it is granted.

Section (rule) 809.12, Stats., is based on Fed. R. App. P. 8(a). Judicial Council Committee’s Note, 1978. Under the federal rule, the applicable standard for stays pending appeal is:(1) a strong showing that [the moving party] is likely to succeed on the merits of the appeal;(2) a showing that, unless a stay is…