Breach of Contract

By: Derek Hawkins//January 23, 2019//

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WI Court of Appeals – District III

Case Name: Jason M. Baars v. James R. Weber

Case No.: 2018AP430

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

Focus: Breach of Contract

Jason Baars appeals a summary judgment granted in favor of James Weber. The circuit court concluded Weber was entitled to summary judgment because the undisputed facts established that Baars breached the parties’ contract and, under the circumstances, the contract was void. We agree with the circuit court that the undisputed facts establish that Baars breached the contract. We reject Baars’ contention that the court erred in determining time was of the essence with respect to the performance of his contractual obligations. We also agree with the circuit court’s determination that, in light of Baars’ breach, the parties’ contract is void. We therefore affirm.

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Derek A Hawkins is trademark corporate counsel for Harley-Davidson. Hawkins oversees the prosecution and maintenance of the Harley-Davidson’s international trademark portfolio in emerging markets.

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