Court Error – Subject-matter Jurisdiction

By: Derek Hawkins//February 19, 2019//

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WI Court of Appeals – District III

Case Name: Mark A. Thompson v. Jeffrey E. Thompson

Case No.: 2018AP93

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

Focus: Court Error – Subject-matter Jurisdiction

Mark Thompson appeals an order dismissing his petition for judicial relief pursuant to WIS. STAT. § 244.16 (2015-16). Mark’s petition sought an accounting and judicial review of the conduct of his brother, Jeffrey Thompson, in Jeffrey’s capacity as power of attorney for their mother. Mark argues the circuit court erred by dismissing his petition based on a lack of subject matter jurisdiction. For the reasons discussed below, we affirm the order.

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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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