Breach of Contract

WI Court of Appeals – District III

Case Name: Jason Schaefer v. Randy W. Orth

Case No.: 2017AP893

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

Focus: Breach of Contract

Jason Schaefer appeals a judgment dismissing his claims against his former business partner, Randy Orth, following a jury trial. Schaefer contends the circuit court erred by directing a verdict in favor of Orth on Schaefer’s breach of contract claim. Schaefer also argues the court erred by denying his request for attorney fees. We reject these arguments and affirm.

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