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Civil Procedure – expert witnesses – harshness of dismissal

By: WISCONSIN LAW JOURNAL STAFF//November 30, 2011//

Civil Procedure – expert witnesses – harshness of dismissal

By: WISCONSIN LAW JOURNAL STAFF//November 30, 2011//

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Wisconsin Court of Appeals

Civil Opinion

Civil Procedure – expert witnesses – harshness of dismissal

The denial of an extension of time to name experts effectively dismissed the plaintiffs’ case. The circuit court found that their lawyer’s conduct was egregious, and it was. What the court failed to do, however, despite an express request, was to determine if the plaintiffs shared any of the fault so as to merit the harshness of dismissal. We therefore reverse and remand for findings as to the blameworthiness, if any, of the plaintiffs.

This opinion will not be published.

2011AP444 Muenchow v. Schmidt, et al.

Dist II, Green Lake County, McMonigal, J., Per Curiam

Attorneys: For Appellant: Stevens, Daniel W., Brookfield; For Respondent: Mesirow, Michael A., Milwaukee; Woehl, Dustin, Milwaukee

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