Galewski v. Noe

The appellants first contend that the reservations in the various deeds by the Calumet Land Company did not constitute a complete dedication of the land so reserved for a public highway. They contend that in Wisconsin five elements are necessary for a complete dedication: “(1) An absolute dedication; (2) a setting apart; (3) surrender to the public use of the land by the proprietors; (4) an acceptance; (5) a formal opening by the proper authorities or a use equivalent to such acceptance or opening.” They cite Mahler v. Brumder, 92 Wis. 477, 482, 66 N. W. 502, as authority therefor. In that…