Town of Grand Chute v. Outagamie County

HOOVER, PJ.

¶ 1. Outagamie County appeals a declaratory judgment determining it is liable for one-half the costs of repairing a bridge in the Town of Grand Chute. The County argues the court erred when it determined "cost" and "cost of construction or repair" are synonymous under Wis. Stat. § 81.38(2). The County also argues that it is only liable for its half of the amount the Town states in its initial petition for aid, not any amount incurred after the petition is approved. We reject the County's arguments and affirm the judgment.

Background

¶ 2. Wisconsin Stat. § 81.38 is entitled "Town…