Wisconsin Fertilizer Asso. v. Karns

In Tilsen v. Rubin 2 this court reviewed a trial court’s order denying inspection under sec. 269.57 (1), Stats. The court stated:

“The language of the statute identifies the order which plaintiff seeks to obtain as one discretionary with the trial court. Accordingly, we should not reverse unless convinced that the court’s action constituted a clear abuse of discretion. The statute is a remedial one and must be construed liberally. . . . The burden of establishing such abuse of discretion is on the appellant.” (Emphasis added.) 3

Thus, the sole issue before this court is whether the trial court…