Civil Procedure — small claims — dismissal

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Wisconsin Court of Appeals

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Civil Procedure — small claims — dismissal

Sandra K. Murray appeals, pro se, from the circuit court order dismissing her small claims complaint. Her appellate brief is not compliant with the Rules of Appellate Procedure set forth in Wis. Stat. Rule 809.19, making it difficult to discern her appellate claim.[2] For instance, Murray’s statement of the issues differs from her statement of the case and argument. See Rule 809.19(1)(b), (d), and (e). But as best as we can discern, Murray is arguing that the circuit court erred when it dismissed her small claims complaint because it did not allow her to submit a brief from a separate, dismissed eviction action. Because the circuit court did not erroneously exercise its discretion in dismissing Murray’s small claims complaint, we affirm. This opinion will not be published.

2011AP1230 Murray v. Jubelier

Dist I, Milwaukee County, Carroll, J., Brennan, J.

Attorneys: For Appellant: Murray, Sandra K., pro se; For Respondent: Murray, Thomas F., Jr., Chicago