Liebhauser v. Milwaukee Electric Railway & Light Co.

The question raised here is whether or not the matter set out in the cross-complaint is pleadable in this action. A determination of the question raised involves a consideration and construction of the provisions of sec. 2656a, Stats., the material portions of which are as follows:

“Cross-complaint. Section 2656a. A defendant . . . may have affirmative relief against a codefendant, . . . but in all such cases such relief must involve or in some manner affect the contract, transaction or property which is the subject matter of the action.”

By statutory provision the question as to whether or not…