Legal Opinion

Farmers Automobile Insurance v. Union Pacific Railway Co.

Wisconsin Supreme Court

Decided July 10, 2009No. 2007AP1992PublishedCited by 29 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtMichael J. Gableman, J.

¶ 1. This is a review of a published decision of the court of appeals1 affirming the entry of summary judgment against Joseph Donaubauer ("Donaubauer") by the Circuit Court for Milwaukee County, Francis Wasielewski, Judge. This case is a dispute between an insurer and an insured over the proper replacement value of a home that had burned down. Donaubauer, the homeowner, challenges the validity and outcome of an appraisal award determining the replacement value of the home.

¶ 2. Three issues concern us today. First, did the circuit court err when it compelled Donaubauer to participate in the…

2Cases cited17 opinions

  1. Green Spring Farms v. KerstenWisconsin Supreme Court · 1987
  2. Loy v. BundersonWisconsin Supreme Court · 1982
  3. Cunningham v. Metropolitan Life InsuranceWisconsin Supreme Court · 1985
  4. Wells v. American States Preferred Insurance Co., Texas Court of Appeals, 5th District (Dallas)1996
  5. Central Life Insurance Co. v. Aetna Casualty & Surety Co.Supreme Court of Iowa · 1991

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3Cited by29 opinions

  1. Brethorst v. Allstate Property & Casualty InsuranceWisconsin Supreme Court · 2011
  2. Walnut Creek Townhome Association v. Depositors Insurance CompanySupreme Court of Iowa · 2018
  3. Fontana Builders, Inc. v. Assurance Company of AmericaWisconsin Supreme Court · 2016
  4. Ivy v. Calais Company, Inc.Alaska Supreme Court · 2017
  5. Coppins v. Allstate Indemnity Co.Court of Appeals of Wisconsin · 2014

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