Court Error – Tax Refund

By: Derek Hawkins//April 29, 2020//

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WI Court of Appeals – District I

Case Name: Central United Methodist Church v. City of Milwaukee

Case No.: 2019AP778

Officials: Brash, P.J., Dugan and Donald, JJ.

Focus: Court Error – Tax Refund

Central United Methodist Church (Central United) appeals a summary judgment denying its request for a tax refund from the City of Milwaukee. The circuit court concluded that Central United had not shown that it uses its property exclusively for benevolent purposes as required by the relevant exemption statute, WIS. STAT. § 70.11(4) (2017-18). Central United argues that the circuit court erred in its conclusion. Based on the facts of the record, we agree with Central United and reverse the circuit court.

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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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