Opinions

The Western District of Wisconsin offers a database of opinions for the years 1986 to present, listed by year and judge. For a more detailed search, enter a keyword, statute, rule or case number in the search box above.

Opinions are also available on the Government Printing Office website for Appellate, District and Bankruptcy cases. The content of this collection dates back to April 2004, though searchable electronic holdings for some courts may be incomplete for this earlier time period.

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Judge Thomas S. Utschig

Emily Garton v. Martin J. Zoglman (In re Zoglman), Adv. No. 86-0144, Case No. 86-00502-7 (12/05/1986) -- Judge Thomas S. Utschig 12/05/1986

Case Summary:
Debtor's motion to dismiss plaintiff's Section 523 adversary proceeding is denied for failure to timely file supportive legal memorandum.

Key Terms:
Dismissal

Lawrence J. Kaiser, et al. v. Sheila Wise et al. (In re Telemark Management Company, Inc.), Adv. No. 84-0170, Case No. 81-000747-7 thru 81-000751-7 (12/05/1986) (77 B.R. 1022) -- Judge Thomas S. Utschig 12/05/1986

Case Summary:
Motion requesting extension of time to file appeal from bankruptcy court order -- filed more than 20 days after district court dismissed appeal as untimely filed -- is itself untimely and is therefore denied.

Key Terms:
Extension of Time

In re Kowalewski, Case No. 86-00572-7 (10/23/1986) (78 B.R. 553) -- Judge Thomas S. Utschig 10/23/1986

Case Summary:
Creditor bank's objection to debtor's claim of exemption is denied. Debtors, though married, are each entitled to their own exemptions under Wis. Stat. § 815.18(6) -- the state statute exempting small tools and farm implements. $300 limitation in § 815.18(6) applies only to "small tools and implements" language and not to all of the items in the statute up to the previous semicolon.

Statue/Rule References:
Wis. Stat. § 815.18 -- Exemptions

Key Terms:
Exemptions