Court Error – Damages

By: Derek Hawkins//April 3, 2019//

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WI Court of Appeals – District IV

Case Name: Capable Canines of Wisconsin v. Aubrey Greene

Case No.: 2018AP510

Officials: LUNDSTEN, P.J.

Focus: Court Error – Damages

This small claims case involves a dispute over a service dog formerly owned by Capable Canines of Wisconsin and fostered by Aubrey Greene. Greene, who ultimately kept the dog, appeals a judgment of the circuit court awarding Capable Canines its request for $5,000 in damages. Greene concedes that she converted Capable Canines’ property, but argues that the circuit court erred in awarding damages higher than the fair market value of the dog at the time of the conversion. I disagree and 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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