State v. City of Monona

The penalty section authorizing the forfeiture is sec. 144.57, Stats., and provides as follows:

“Penalties. Any person who violates this chapter, or who fails, neglects or refuses to obey any general or special order of the department, shall forfeit not less than $10 nor more than $5,000, for each violation, failure or refusal. Each day of continued violation is a separate offense. While the order is suspended, stayed or enjoined, such penalty shall not accrue.”

The findings of fact, conclusions of law and judgment were prepared by the state at the trial court’s direction and signed by the…