Giese v. Montgomery Ward, Inc.

This is a review of an unpublished decision of the court of appeals which affirmed in part the judgment of the trial court in a personal injury action.

This action arises out of an accident involving a riding lawn mower. Bernard and Dorothy Shanahan own Shanahan’s Tavern near Loganville, Wisconsin. The tavern is located next to the Shanahans’ home. On August 7, 1977, Peter and Sue Giese and their daughter, Missy Giese, arrived at the tavern in the early evening. Peter planned to spend the evening at the tavern tending bar while Sue intended to have one drink and then return with Missy to their…