Legal Opinion
Sweet v. State Medical Examining Board
Court of Appeals of Wisconsin
Decided November 14, 1988No. 88-0396PublishedCited by 3 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtSullivan, J.
The State of Wisconsin Medical Examining Board (the Board) appeals from a judgment vacating the order of the Board, which suspended Samuel J. Sweet, M.D.’s (Dr. Sweet) license to practice medicine for one year.
The circuit court determined that the Board lost jurisdiction of the subject matter by failing to render a decision within ninety days, as prescribed by sec. 448.02(3)(b), Stats. We reverse.
In addition to the jurisdictional question, the Board argues on appeal that (1) its findings and decision are supported by substantial evidence, and (2) the sanction imposed upon Dr. Sweet was within…
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