In Re Guardianship of Genevieve M.

¶ 1. This appeal is taken from an order appointing a guardian of the person and guardian of the estate for Genevieve M. under Wis. Stat. ch. 54 (2007-08), 1 and from an order requiring her protective placement under Wis. Stat. ch. 55. Wisconsin Stat. § 752.31(1) requires this court to sit in panels of three judges to dispose of cases on their merits. However, § 752.31(2)(d) and (3) provide that appeals in cases under ch. 55 are to be decided by one court of appeals judge. We sua sponte raised whether this appeal should be decided by a three-judge panel or by one judge. Only the appellant has…