Abuse of Discretion

By: Derek Hawkins//August 2, 2017//

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WI Court of Appeals – District I

Case Name: Laxmi Ma, LLC dba Dunkin’ Donuts v. City of Milwaukee

Case No.: 2016AP640

Officials: Brennan, P.J., Kessler and Brash, JJ.

Focus: Abuse of Discretion

LAXMI MA, LLC (Laxmi) appeals from an order of the circuit court that affirmed the decision of the City of Milwaukee denying Laxmi’s application for the renewal of its extended hours license. Laxmi argues (1) that the Common Council failed to follow procedural requirements set forth in the Milwaukee Code of Ordinances in reaching its decision; and (2) that the Council’s decision was not supported by the evidence and was arbitrary and unreasonable, representing its will and not its judgment.

The City contends that it acted according to law in making its decision, and further, that the decision was based on credible evidence and was not unreasonable or arbitrary. We affirm.

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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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