Beckstrom v. Kornsi
Wisconsin Supreme Court
1Opinion of the CourtConnor T. Hansen, J.
We are of the opinion that the following issues are dispositive of this appeal:
1. Whether a circuit court can determine a recall petition states good and sufficient reason for the recall of a municipal official without permitting that official to offer proof disputing the allegations contained therein?
2. Whether the affidavit of the circulators of each petition for recall was sufficient under sec. 8.15 (4) (a), Stats.?
Truth or falsity of allegations of petition.
As contrasted with the companion case of Mueller v. Jensen, 1 in the instant case the appellant did not argue in the trial court that…
2Cases cited6 opinions
- State ex rel. Noyes v. LaneWest Virginia Supreme Court · 1921
- Mueller v. JensenWisconsin Supreme Court · 1974
- Skidmore v. FullerWashington Supreme Court · 1962
- Tolar v. JohnsDistrict Court of Appeal of Florida · 1962
- State ex rel. Baxter v. BeckleyWisconsin Supreme Court · 1927
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3Cited by10 opinions
- Mueller v. JensenWisconsin Supreme Court · 1974
- Stahovic v. RajchelCourt of Appeals of Wisconsin · 1984
- In Matter of Recall of HaaseCourt of Appeals of Wisconsin · 1984
- Carlson v. JonesCourt of Appeals of Wisconsin · 1988
- Recall of Jensen v. MiesbauerCourt of Appeals of Wisconsin · 1984
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