Wisconsin Statutes 809.108 – Appeals in proceedings related to political subdivision approvals
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Terms Used In Wisconsin Statutes 809.108
- Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
(1) Applicability. This section applies to the appeal of a judgment or order under s. 781.10 (2) (d) 5. and supersedes all inconsistent provisions of this chapter.
(2) Initiating an appeal. A party may initiate an appeal under this section by filing a notice of appeal with the clerk of the circuit court in which the judgment or order appealed from was entered and shall specify in the notice of appeal the judgment or order appealed from.
(3) Appeal procedure. Subsequent proceedings in an appeal under this section are governed by the procedures for civil appeals under this subchapter and the procedures under subch. VI, except as follows:
(a) The appellant shall file a brief within 30 days after the filing of the record on appeal.
(b) The respondent shall file a brief within 30 days after the service of the appellant’s brief.
(c) The appellant shall file within 15 days after the service of the respondent’s brief a reply brief or statement that a reply brief will not be filed.
(4) Decision. The court of appeals shall give preference to an appeal under this section and shall take the appeal in an order that ensures that the court of appeals issues a decision no later than 90 days after the deadline under sub. (3) (c).