SHETNEY v. SHETNEY

Nos. 61, 135.

49 Wis.2d 26 (1970)

181 N.W.2d 516

SHETNEY (Greta), Appellant, v. SHETNEY (Orville), Respondent. SHETNEY (Orville), Appellant, v. SHETNEY (Greta), Respondent.

Supreme Court of Wisconsin.

Decided December 1, 1970.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

For the appellant in Case No. 61 and the respondent in Case No. 135 there were briefs and oral argument by Noreen G. Bengston of Madison.

For the appellant in Case No. 135 and the respondent in Case No. 61 there were briefs and oral argument by John G. Barsness of Madison.


HEFFERNAN, J.

The divorce action (Case No. 135)

In Gauger v. Gauger (1914), 157 Wis. 630, 632, 147 N. W. 1075, we stated:

"The division of property . . . is peculiarly a matter resting in the discretion of the trial court, subject to such rules as have been established by this court for guidance in respect to the matter."

Sec. 247.26, Stats., provides in part:

". . . The...

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