OOSTERWYK v. MILWAUKEE COUNTY


31 Wis.2d 513 (1966)

OOSTERWYK, Appellant, v. MILWAUKEE COUNTY, Respondent.

Supreme Court of Wisconsin.

July 1, 1966.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

For the appellant there was a brief by David L. Walther, and oral argument by Thomas A. Plein, both of Milwaukee.

For the respondent there was a brief by Robert P. Russell, corporation counsel, and Joseph J. Esser, assistant corporation counsel, and oral argument by Mr. Esser.


GORDON, J.

Mr. Oosterwyk grounds his claim against Milwaukee county on his belief that property received by the county pursuant to a tax deed and subsequently sold at a profit by the county gives a right to the former owner on the theory of unjust enrichment.

Mr. Oosterwyk owned land in Milwaukee county upon which were located certain sheds which were ordered razed. The cost of the razing resulted in the imposition of a $1,500 lien on the land. An action was...

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