COSSETTE v. LEPP


38 Wis.2d 392 (1968)

COSSETTE, Respondent, v. LEPP, Executor, Appellant.

Supreme Court of Wisconsin.

April 9, 1968.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

For the appellant there was a brief by Heide, Sheldon, Hartley & Thom of Kenosha, and oral argument by W. A. Sheldon.

For the respondent there was a brief by Phillips & Richards of Kenosha, and oral argument by Charles J. Richards.


WILKIE, J.

Two issues are raised on this appeal:

1. Did the trial court err in admitting into evidence the testimony of witnesses concerning declarations made by the deceased?

2. Is there any credible evidence to support the jury finding that the defendant was causally negligent?

Declarations of Decedent.

Two witnesses testified over objection that Raymond Cossette told them that he "tripped and fell" down the stairs. A third...

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