Court Costs Assessment

By: Derek Hawkins//April 18, 2016//

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WI Court of Appeals – District IV

Case Name: City of Madison v. Ray Peterson

Case No.: 2015AP2160

Officials: LUNDSTEN, J

Focus: Court Costs Assessment

Ray Peterson appeals, pro se, the circuit court’s order affirming a municipal court judgment against Peterson for $4,471. The respondent City of Madison moves for costs and fees as allowed for a frivolous appeal under WIS. STAT. RULE 809.25(3). For the reasons stated below, I affirm the circuit court’s order. I also grant the City’s motion. I remand to the circuit court for an assessment of costs and fees.

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Attorney Derek A. Hawkins is the managing partner at Hawkins Law Offices LLC, where he heads up the firm’s startup law practice. He specializes in business formation, corporate governance, intellectual property protection, private equity and venture capital funding and mergers & acquisitions. Check out the website at www.hawkins-lawoffices.com or contact them at 262-737-8825.

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