Legal Opinion

State v. Marshland Acres, Inc.

Court of Appeals of Wisconsin

Decided April 2, 2013No. Nos. 2012AP2367, 2012AP2368, 2012AP2369PublishedCited by 1 opinion

1Opinion of the CourtCane, J.

¶ 1. Following a bench trial, Marshland Acres, Inc., was found guilty of violating the vehicle width and weight restrictions set forth in Wis. Stat. §§ 348.05 and 348.15.1 Marshland appeals, contending the vehicle in question qualifies as an "implement of husbandry" and is therefore exempt from the statutory restrictions. We disagree and affirm.

*33BACKGROUND

¶ 2. Marshland owns and operates a dairy farm in Pepin County. On August 25, 2011, the State cited Marshland for operating a vehicle with a width exceeding eight feet six inches, without a permit, contrary to Wis. Stat. § 348.05(1). On August…

2Cases cited6 opinions

State Ex Rel. Kalal v. Circuit Court for Dane CountyWisconsin Supreme Court · 2004
In Re Commitment of ArendsWisconsin Supreme Court · 2010
State v. Okray Produce Co., Inc.Court of Appeals of Wisconsin · 1986
Tele-Port, Inc. v. Ameritech Mobile Communications, Inc.Court of Appeals of Wisconsin · 2001
Wisconsin Fertilizer Asso. v. KarnsWisconsin Supreme Court · 1971

1 more not listed; retrieve them via the Exa API.

3Cited by1 opinion

Aguilar v. Husco International, Inc.Court of Appeals of Wisconsin · 2014