Nielsen Ex Rel. Johnson v. Town of Silver Cliff

This is a review of an unpublished decision of the court of appeals which reversed a portion of the judgment entered by the Marinette county circuit court, Judge William M. Donovan.

On September 3, 1977, Jennie Jo Nielsen, a minor child, was playing with some friends on property owned by the Town of Silver Cliff (Town) when a large stone monument fell over, landing on her leg. Jennie Jo’s parents, Randall and Joyce Nielsen, quickly went to her aid. Randall lifted the monument so that Joyce could pull Jennie Jo free. As a result of the accident, Jennie Jo suffered trauma to her right leg.…