Legal Opinion
Coffey v. City of Milwaukee
Wisconsin Supreme Court
Decided November 30, 1976No. 75-213PublishedCited by 264 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtConnor T. Hansen, J.
William Coffey was a tenant in an office building owned by One Fifty Two, Inc. While such tenant, he sustained a loss as a result of a fire in the building. The St. Paul Insurance Companies (hereinafter St. Paul) insured Coffey against loss or damage by fire. Apparently the liability of St. Paul to Coffey has been settled.
Coffey and St. Paul commenced an action for damages against the City of Milwaukee, LeGrand, One Fifty Two, Inc., and Royal Globe. One Fifty Two and Royal Globe cross-complained against the City of Milwaukee and LeGrand for contribution in the event One Fifty Two and Royal…
2Cases cited36 opinions
- Palsgraf v. Long Island R.R. Co.New York Court of Appeals · 1928
- Holytz v. City of MilwaukeeWisconsin Supreme Court · 1962
- A. E. Investment Corp. v. Link Builders, Inc.Wisconsin Supreme Court · 1974
- Antoniewicz v. ReszczynskiWisconsin Supreme Court · 1975
- Osborne v. MontgomeryWisconsin Supreme Court · 1930
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3Cited by264 opinions
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- Ollerman v. O'Rourke Co., Inc.Wisconsin Supreme Court · 1980
- Morgan v. Pennsylvania General InsuranceWisconsin Supreme Court · 1979
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