In Interest of Courtney E.

The issues in this case are as follows:

1) Does the court of appeals have the authority to grant a motion for summary judgment brought by one party in the circuit court when the circuit court does not expressly rule on that motion but instead grants the opposing party's motion to dismiss?

2) Is a petition requesting that a court exercise jurisdiction over a child alleged to be in need of protection or services (CHIPS petition) sufficient pursuant to sec. 48.255, Stats., 1 when the petition alleges and contains information which gives rise to a reasonable inference sufficient to establish…