JACQUE V. STEENBERG HOMES, INC.
563 N.W. 2d 154 (1997)
NATURE OF THE CASE: This was a dispute over the right to refuse entry.
FACTS: Jacque (P) owned property. Steenberg (D) sold a mobile home to P' neighbor. D
determined that the easiest way to deliver the home was through P's land. The only other
alternative was a private road that was covered in seven feet of snow and contained a sharp
curve, which would require extra difficulty for D in the delivery process. D asked P to move
the home across P's land a number of times. P's refused and when the day of delivery came, P
noticed the home sitting near his property. P refused access once again. D decided that they
would ignore P's command and haul the home across P's land. P called the Sheriff and D was
given a citation. P then sued D in tort. D moved for a directed verdict. The jury awarded P
$1 in nominal damages and $100,000 in punitive damages. The Court set aside the award
because the Court reasoned that Wisconsin law did not allow a punitive damage award unless
the jury also awarded compensatory damages.
ISSUE:
RULE OF LAW:
HOLDING AND DECISION:
LEGAL ANALYSIS:
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