Brand v. Milwaukee County

During- the consideration of this case the question arose whether orders made pursuant to ch. 51, Stats., are appealable. Counsel were asked to file additional briefs upon this question. Counsel for the petitioner responded, and the district attorney concurred by letter in the views of the appellant.

Sec. 51.01 (1), Stats., provides:

“Whenever any person within this state shall be believed to be insane or senile, application may be made in the manner prescribed in subsection (2) [name of the persons qualified to make the application] to the judge of the county court or of a district court which…