The Judge in my divorce case was supposed to hold my X in contempt for nonpayment of equilazation payment.The Judge has not done

SCR 70:36 requires every judge to certify within the first 10 days of each month that he or she has no decisions that are more than 90 days...

What is the statute of limitations for intentional tort in Wisconsin? Can an amended complaint be identical to original?

Under Wis. Stat. s. 893.57, the statute of limitations on intentional torts is 3 years after accrual, except for intentional fraud, which has a...

Can an amended complaint be filed if never served with the original complaint ? Can an amended be identical to the orig

You can probably get the pending case dismissed pursuant to Bartels v. Rural Mutual Insurance Company. An amended complaint does not cure a...

I am the plaintiff in small claims and lost. can I appeal? can I ask for a jury trial? what are my options?

Under Wis. Stat. s. 799.207(3), you have to demand a trial within 10 days of the court commissioner's decision. The court commissioner should have...

Is it possible for an individual to deprive another of liberty?

Yes, you may have a civil action for false imprisonment. See Laska v. Steinpreis, 69 Wis. 2d 307, 231 N.W.2d 196 (1975).

What recourse do I have when a client hires me for a Land Survey over the phone then calls back later to cancel?

Verbal contracts are difficult enough to enforce, and it sounds like you didn't do any actual surveying work. I would move on to the next customer.

Does fraud only relate to a pecuniary interest or can it also result in the surrender of a legal right?

Yes, fraud can result in the surrender of a legal right. For example, one can be tricked into not commencing a legal action within the statute of...

In 2006 I did a job for a customer (remodeled a bathroom), what is the statue of limitations in Wisconsin?

I agree with Attorney Zales that any breach of contract claim is likely time-barred. However, your customer might have a negligence claim against...

Why don't any lawyers contact me?

Try the Marquette Volunteer Legal Clinic, which is staffed by law students and attorneys: ...

Common law intentional misrepresentation requires proof of the following elements: (1) a representation of fact; (2) the representation was untrue;...