Lener v. St. Paul Fire & Marine Insurance Co.

IRVING C. IVERSON, Justice. *

Action was brought in district court seeking a determination of coverage under the uninsured motorist provisions of an automobile insurance policy. Pursuant to a stipulation, the issue was resolved by the court rather than by arbitration.

The facts essential to the resolution of this case are uncontroverted. The matter was submitted to the trial court without testimony. Based on affidavits, pleadings, and the parties’ respective briefs, the court made its findings of fact, conclusions of law, and order for judgment, and ruled, applying Wisconsin law, that the…