State of Wisconsin v. C. Rice Coal Co. et al. .

Two actions against the coal dealers and dock companies of Ashland: one action under sec. 1747e to recover forfeiture for violation of the antitrust statute; the other in equity to dissolve the combine because in restraint of trade. Tried in Ashland county circuit court November,

1917, Judge Quinlan presiding. Judgment for defendants.

Jerry Gardner et al. v. State of Wisconsin.

An action commenced in the circuit court of Shawano county for the recovery of some land patented by the United States to the state of Wisconsin. The plaintiffs are Indians and contend that, under the treaties and dealings with the federal government, they are the legal owners of the land in question. On stipulation, the case was removed from Shawano county to Dane county. The case was duly tried before The court held that the title to the land was in the Judge Stevens. state when patents were issued, and that the plaintiffs have no grounds for action. Judgment dismissing the complaint was entered on DeNo appeal has been taken. cember 1, 1916.

O. H. Hanson et al. v. Chicago & Lake Superior Ry. Co. et al.

Receiver was appointed for the defendant company by the circuit court, and a claim was filed for the unpaid taxes of said company, for part of taxes due in 1915, for the taxes for 1916 and 1917. Claim was allowed, and the taxes were fully paid with interest up to the date of payment.

State ex rel. Owen, Attorney General, v. Wisconsin Pea Packers Association.

Action under Wisconsin antitrust statute to dissolve alleged combine in restrant of trade. Action dismissed upon stipulation.

Town and Village of Omro v. C. A. Clark, Wisconsin Highway Commission and Wausau Iron Works.

Action in Winnebago circuit court to restrain defendant Clark from Clark filed a cross-cominterfering with traffic on temporary bridge. plaint alleging fraud on the part of the highway commission in obtaining contract for temporary right of way over Clark's premises. On motion of the defendant, highway commission, the place of trial was changed to Dane county. Judgment was entered in favor of the plaintiffs as prayed for against Clark, and in favor of the highway commission against Clark.

John Schaefer et al. v. Railroad Commission.

Action in Dane county circuit court to review an order fixing the water levels of Muskego Lake. Trial was had. Judgment entered affirming the order of the railroad commission.

Wisconsin, Bayfield County and Town of Mason v. White River Lumber Co. et. al.

Action in Bayfield county circuit court to recover the amount of a judgment obtained upon a delinquent income tax that had been assessed against the White River Lumber Company. Action settled and dismissed on payment by defendants of $4,596.42.

Bayfield County v. Iron River Lumber Co., Edward Hines Lumber Co. et al.

Action begun in Bayfield county circuit court. Motion made by defendant, Edward Hines Lumber Company, to remove case to federal court. Certified copy of record filed in the district court for the western district of Wisconsin. On plaintiff's motion the cause was re

manded to the state court. The action was to recover income tax assessed against Iron River Lumber Company. Action settled upon pay

ment of tax.

In re Estate of Christ L. Hagen.

The judge of the county court gave notice that the estate of the deceased might escheat to the state. Persons appeared claiming to be heirs of the deceased. At the conclusion of the hearing to determine heirship of said deceased the court found that said claimants are heirs. Hanson v. Konnell and Finnegan.

This was an action brought in circuit court of Marinette county charging the defendant, Finnegan, as deputy state fire marshal, with malicious prosecution and false imprisonment. The matter was tried before Judge Quinlan. At the close of the testimony on the motion of the defendant a verdict was directed for defendants.

Abraham Fur Co. v. I. H. Boomer and George Stahl.

This was an action brought in justice court in Brown county for replevin of furs seized by the defendants as deputy conservation wardens. Pending an appeal the matter was dismissed upon stipulation without costs to either party.

Appeal of Bergman from the Decision of the Board of Examiners in Optometry.

This was an action brought in the circuit court of Milwaukee county first, appealing from the decision of the board of examiners in Optometry. The opinion of the board was sustained by the circuit court, whereupon mandamus was brought to compel the board to grant a permit to said Bergman. The writ was denied.

State of Wisconsin v. Kate Pier.

This was an action brought by the state of Wisconsin in the circuit court of Oneida county to quiet title on about 3,320 acres of land purchased by the state for its forest reserve on which lands the defendant had secured tax deeds. The facts in the case were the same as in the case of State of Wisconsin v. Guaranteed Investment Co., and when that case was finally decided by the supreme court the defendant quitclaimed to the state her interest in said land and the state paid to her the amount due on tax deeds and tax certificates which she held.

CIVIL CASES DISPOSED OF BEFORE INDUSTRIAL COMMISSION Vinnie R. Sutherland v. Board of Normal School Regents.

Application to the industrial commisson for an award against the state on account of the death of W. J. Sutherland, her husband, president of the state normal school at Platteville. Application was refused.

Snyder v. State of Wisconsin.

An application to the industrial commission for an award of compensation against the state. The commission refused compensation as against the state, but made an award of compensation as against the Citizens Savings & Trust Co..

Olson v. State of Wisconsin Military Reservation.

An application to the industrial commission for an award of compensation against the state because of injuries claimed to have been received while in the service of the state. Compensation was granted.

Sutliff v. State of Wisconsin.

Application for an award of compensation against the state because of the death of applicant's husband. Compensation was awarded.

Miller v. State of Wisconsin.

Application for an award of compensation against the state, which application was later withdrawn.

Glidden v. State of Wisconsin.

Application to the industrial commission for an award of compensation against the state. Award was made.

Fred Stahl v. Joseph Kahle, County of Lincoln and State of Wisconsin. This was a proceeding brought by the applicant to secure compensation for loss of an eye. The applicant was employed by Joseph Kahle on road work in Lincoln county and claimed that he had sustained an accidental injury which caused the disability. The industrial commission discharged the state of Wisconsin from all liability.

Homer Ramsdell v. State of Wisconsin.

Application to the industrial commission for an award against the state on account of an injury to applicant alleged to have been received while performing services as an employe in the Mendota state hospital. Application dismissed.

Sophia Nimmer v. Janesville Company, Wisconsin National Guards.

Application to the industrial commission for compensation by applicant for the death of her son, Carl Nimmer, caused by alleged injuries received as guardsman while at Camp Douglas, Wisconsin, on duty. Application denied.