Legal Opinion
Hansher v. Kaishian
Wisconsin Supreme Court
Decided July 1, 1977No. 75-363PublishedCited by 39 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtAbrahamson, J.
Defendant Mike Kaishian appeals from an order of the county court denying his motion to vacate a default judgment taken against him by plaintiff Lester Hansher. Both parties are engaged in the used car business in Milwaukee.
There are two issues on this appeal:
1. Did Kaishian’s unsigned letter to plaintiff’s counsel constitute an answer to a complaint?
2. Did the trial court abuse its discretion in denying Kaishian’s motion to vacate the default judgment?
FACTS
The action in which the default judgment was rendered was commenced on December 5, 1974 by personal service of a summons and verified…
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- Wagner v. Springaire Corp.Wisconsin Supreme Court · 1971
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