Legal Opinion
In re Badger Lines, Inc.
Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
Decided March 27, 1998No. 97-2274PublishedCited by 39 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
ILANA DIAMOND ROVNER, Circuit Judge.
This appeal presents an issue of first impression under Wisconsin law. We are asked to determine whether a creditor who obtains a judgment lien against a debtor and who institutes supplementary proceedings under Wis. Stat. § 816.04 is required by Wisconsin law to perfect that lien, and if so, how and when that lien is perfected. Because it is unclear what course the Wisconsin courts would follow under these circumstances and because this is an important issue under Wisconsin law, we are certifying the issue to the Wisconsin Supreme Court.
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2Cases cited20 opinions
- Fidelity Financial Services, Inc. v. FinkSupreme Court of the United States · 1998
- Winkie, Inc. v. Heritage Bank of Whitefish BayWisconsin Supreme Court · 1981
- Doe v. American National Red CrossWisconsin Supreme Court · 1993
- Martha Valerio v. Home Insurance CompanyCourt of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit · 1996
- Candee v. EganWisconsin Supreme Court · 1978
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3Cited by39 opinions
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