Stuart v. City of Neenah
Wisconsin Supreme Court
1Opinion of the CourtFritz, J.
If it appears upon the face of the complaint that it does not state facts sufficient to constitute a cause of action to quiet title, the demurrers must be sustained, and it is not necessary to also determine whether there is a defect of parties plaintiff. Although certain actions may be brought by a taxpayer to conserve municipal funds or property by preventing the acquisition thereof by others through unwarranted acts or conduct, or the unlawful disposal thereof by municipal officials (Linden Land Co. v. Milwaukee E. R. & L. Co. 107 Wis. 493, 503, 83 N. W. 851; Menasha Wooden Ware Co. v.…
2Cases cited14 opinions
- Linden Land Co. v. Milwaukee Electric Railway & Light Co.Wisconsin Supreme Court · 1900
- Bell v. City of PlattevilleWisconsin Supreme Court · 1888
- Paine Lumber Co. v. City of OshkoshWisconsin Supreme Court · 1895
- Menasha Wooden Ware Co. v. Town of WinterWisconsin Supreme Court · 1915
- City of Ashland v. Chicago & Northwestern Railway Co.Wisconsin Supreme Court · 1900
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