Adelmeyer v. Wisconsin Electric Power Co.

Gerald and Rose Mary Adelmeyer and Adelmeyer Farms, Ltd. (Adelmeyers) appeal from a judgment dismissing their complaint and enforcing an oral agreement settling their action for damages against the defendant, Wisconsin Electric Power Company (WEPCO). The sole issue is whether an oral agreement to settle an action which does not comply with sec. 807.05, Stats., is enforceable. We hold that it is not and reverse the judgment.

On March 11, 1986, the Adelmeyers, by their counsel, accepted WEPCO’s oral offer to settle the action. On March 12, 1986, WEPCO confirmed the settlement in writing,…