2009AP3071 Davis v. City of Milwaukee

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Civil Rights
Warrantless searches; summary judgment

Brian E. Davis, pro se, appeals from the judgment dismissing his action against the City of Milwaukee (City) after he presented his case at trial. See Wis. Stat. § 805.14(3) (2007-08). Davis argues that the trial court should have granted summary judgment on his constitutional unreasonable search claims because he believes that an unpublished Court of Appeals decision establishes that City employees may not, under any circumstances, enter his property without a warrant or permission. He also argues that the trial court’s rulings regarding the parties’ motions in limine prevented him from fully presenting his case at trial. Davis further argues that the trial court erroneously dismissed his claims after he rested his case. For the reasons explained below, we disagree with Davis and affirm. Not recommended for publication in the official reports.

2009AP3071 Davis v. City of Milwaukee

Dist I, Milwaukee County, Moroney, J., Curley, P.J.

Attorneys: For Appellant: Davis, Brian E., pro se; For Respondent: Smokowicz, Jan A., Milwaukee

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