Court Error – Partition

By: Derek Hawkins//July 12, 2016//

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WI Court of Appeals – District III

Case Name: Nancy A Johnson et al v. Kevin W. Johnson et al

Case No.: 2015AP588

Officials: Stark, P.J., Hruz and Seidl, JJ.

Focus: Court Error – Partition

Kevin Johnson appeals an order apportioning proceeds from the sale of a home in this partition action. He argues the circuit court made several errors of law. We agree the court improperly ordered Kevin to make an equitable contribution representing the value of his use and occupancy of the home. Accordingly, we reverse.

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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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