Sporleder v. Hermes

CALLOW, WILLIAM G., J.

This is a review of a decision of the court of appeals, In re Interest of Z.J.H., 157 Wis. 2d 431, 459 N.W.2d 602 (Ct. App. 1990). In its decision, the court of appeals affirmed a summary judgment of the circuit court for Outagamie county, Judge Dee R. Dyer, dismissing an action by the petitioner-appellant-petitioner (Sporleder) seeking physical placement or visitation of Z.J.H., the adopted son of the respondent (Hermes). Sporleder seeks review of that decision, pursuant to sec. (Rule) 809.62, Stats.

Four issues are raised on this review: (1) Is Sporleder, who is not a…