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Will I need to submit an answer to a complaint if there is a payment arrangement made between parties?
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Answered on January 26, 2017
You need to serve your answer on the plaintiff's attorney and file it with the court unless the case has been dismissed before the deadline. Too...
Do I have to pay attorney fees and expert witness fee if I lost a small claims court case in Wisconsin?
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Answered on January 25, 2017
Wis. Stat. s. 799.25 covers costs in small claims actions. Unless I'm missing something, the filing fee should be $22. As long as an attorney...
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Could our neighbor have grounds to sue us?
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Answered on January 24, 2017
I agree with the previous answer. Furthermore, even assuming that your neighbor could prove that you negligently created a nuisance, he would...
In Wis. state court can I file a Rule 12(b)(6) motion after answering a complaint?
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Answered on January 23, 2017
You can file a motion for judgment on the pleadings under Wis. Stat. s. 802.06(3) or move for summary judgment under Wis. Stat. s. 802.08. If you...
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What information is needed in a written report from a roofer for a small claims trial?
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Answered on January 12, 2017
It depends what the court's order says. If there is no order or the order is unclear, I would include the roofer's opinions on the quality of the...
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Can I get my hospital bills taken care of for an injury?
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Answered on January 10, 2017
Yes, this sounds like a case that I had last year. You have a potential claim against the property owner's insurance company.
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Can i sue the seller if they knew about a plumbing issue and did not tell us?
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Answered on January 10, 2017
If the sellers presented you with a Real Estate Condition Report in which they stated that they were not aware of any defects in the plumbing or...
Wanting to know what is considered a LEGAL bedroom in Wisconsin. Does it NEED a closet to be considered a bedroom?
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Answered on January 10, 2017
I'm not sure. I know that basement bedrooms violate most local codes due to the lack of egress. My guess is that the appraiser determined the...
Can I ask the court for a continuance if my expert witness is out of state on vacation?
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Answered on January 10, 2017
If you were in large claims court, the judge would likely require a sworn affidavit from the expert explaining his inability to comply with...
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If cash offer for property falls through can you go back to the original price to sell that property.
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Answered on December 02, 2016
If an offer "fell through," you are generally free to sell your property to someone else at any price.