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Small claims

Feb 18, 2016

Assembly OKs increase on interest for small claims judgments

The state Assembly has given its stamp of approval to a proposal that would increase the interest rates that accrue on small claims judgments.

Jul 31, 2012

Evidence – hearsay — small claims

2011AP2601 Riese v. Bertch Cabinet Mfg. Inc., et al.

May 10, 2012

Civil Procedure — small claims — motions to reopen

2011AP2352 Engerman v. Boushele, et al.

May 9, 2012

Honda wins appeal of small-claims hybrid judgment

A judge overturned a nearly $10,000 small claims judgment against American Honda Motor Co. that was won by a car owner who said the automaker misrepresented that her hybrid Civic could get 50 miles per gallon, according to a ruling released Wednesday.

Jul 1, 2011

Small claims actions range doubles to $10,000

An increase in the jurisdictional amount for small claims actions in Wisconsin effective today is expected to increase the burden on court commissioners and judges in the state.

Jun 30, 2011

From small claims awards to business tax credits, new budget touches you (UPDATE)

Associated Press Madison — Prospective politicians, college students, business owners, state workers and commuters all will face a new world when the new state budget takes effect Friday. The Republican-crafted spending plan reshapes all corners of Wisconsin life, from prospective politicians to college students to business owners. Tucked into the budget are plans to end […]

Jan 19, 2011

2010AP755, 2010AP756 Panenka v. Panenka

Civil Procedure Small claims; jurisdiction This is an appeal of two small claims judgments. Both were awarded to Kristine Panenka for reimbursement of money given to her sister, Kimberly Panenka. Kimberly appeals both judgments. She contends that because they add up to more than $5000, they exceed the jurisdictional limit for small claims. She also […]

Sep 28, 2010

2010AP913 Murray v. Mazda

Civil Procedure Small claims; dismissal; motion to reopen Sandra Murray, pro se, brought this small-claims action against Russ Darrow Mazda claiming in her small-claims complaint that Darrow improperly “topped off critical [brake] fluid [, which] caused contamination of rubber” in, apparently, the brake “master cylinder.” Her complaint indicates that she was told that by &#[...]

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