Legal Opinion
Mullen v. Coolong
Wisconsin Supreme Court
Decided February 21, 1990No. 88-0156PublishedCited by 26 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtWilliam A. Bablitch, J.
Shirley W. Mullen (Mullen) seeks review of a court of appeals' decision which reversed the trial court's grant of relief under sec. 806.07, Stats, based on a post-judgment change in the controlling law. We conclude under the unique circumstances of this case that the trial court did not abuse its discretion in granting rélief. The decision of the court of appeals is therefore reversed.
Mullen was injured when struck by an automobile driven by Scott Coolong (Coolong). Mullen subsequently sued Coolong and another motorist, Tracey Strain, alleging the negligence of both caused her injuries.…
2Cases cited12 opinions
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- Klapprott v. United StatesSupreme Court of the United States · 1949
- White v. MurthaCourt of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1967
- State ex rel. M.L.B. v. D.G.H.Wisconsin Supreme Court · 1985
- Nicholson v. Home Insurance Companies, Inc.Wisconsin Supreme Court · 1987
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- Matter of Settlement for Personal Injuries KonickiCourt of Appeals of Wisconsin · 1994
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