Dickie v. City of Tomah

Dean Dickie appeals from a circuit court order partially denying his motion for his litigation expenses under § 32.28(3), STATS., in the condemnation proceeding the City of Tomah used to acquire his land. The issue is whether Dickie, an attorney, is entitled to the fees his law firm charged for representing him in the condemnation proceeding. We conclude, as did the circuit court, that Dickie can recover his law firm's disbursements, including fees for local counsel, but not his firm's fees.

The City cross-appeals from that part of the same order refusing to dismiss Dickie's motion for his…