PAUTSCH v. CLARK OIL CO.


264 Wis. 207 (1953)

PAUTSCH and another, Respondents, vs. CLARK OIL COMPANY, Appellant.

Supreme Court of Wisconsin.

June 2, 1953.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

For the appellant there was a brief and oral argument by Louis L. Croy of Manitowoc.

For the respondents there was a brief by George A. Hartman, Robert G. Hartman, and Leo C. Hartman, all of Juneau, and oral argument by Robert G. Hartman.


MARTIN, J.

Appellant contends that because different matters would have had to be proved in the previous action than are necessary to be proved in this one, the causes of action are not identical and thus the issue in the present action is not res adjudicata.

In the prior action the Clark Oil Company elected to exercise its option to accelerate the maturity of the note and sued for foreclosure of the mortgage and a deficiency judgment. The only cause...

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