Bitters v. Town of Newbold

The central issue presented by this appeal is whether the circuit court erred in its construction of sec. 70.47 (7) (a), Stats.

The circuit court viewed appellant’s petition as seeking review of the actions of the town of Newbold board of review, pursuant to sec. 70.47 (9a), Stats., and held that the board could, pursuant to sec. 70.47 (7) (a) require taxpayers to use special forms approved by the Wisconsin Department of Taxation. The court also held that appellant presented written objections which were not in compliance, despite being informed by the board of that fact; that the objections…