GROB v. NELSON


8 Wis.2d 8 (1959)

GROB and others, Taxpayers, Appellants, v. NELSON, Town Treasurer, and others, Respondents.

Supreme Court of Wisconsin.

October 6, 1959.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

For the appellants there were briefs by Hale, Skemp, Hanson, Schnurrer & Sheehan of La Crosse, and oral argument by T. H. Skemp.

For the respondent Lyle Nelson there was a brief by Pat H. Motley of Alma, attorney, and Kenneth S. White of River Falls of counsel, and oral argument by Mr. Motley.

For the respondents other than Lyle Nelson there were briefs by Gleeson & Hartman of Alma, and Fugina, Kostner & Ward of Arcadia, and oral argument by LaVern G. Kostner and Roger L. Hartman.


BROWN, J.

Removal of Defendants From Their Offices.

Sec. 17.13 (3), Stats., provides that any town officers may be removed "... by the judge of the circuit court of the circuit wherein the ... town ... is situated, ... for cause." The procedure of removal is dictated by sec. 17.16 (3). This provides that such a removal for cause may be made only upon written verified charges preferred by a taxpayer and resident of the governmental unit of which the...

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