Opinion ID: 1873126
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Text: ¶ 27 This case involves the interpretation and application of statutes and local circuit court rules, which are questions of law we review de novo. State v. Sorenson, 2000 WI 43, ¶ 15, 234 Wis.2d 648, 611 N.W.2d 240. ¶ 28 This case also involves a circuit court's discretionary decisions to control its docket through a scheduling order, and to impose sanctions for an untimely filing in response to that order. A discretionary decision will be sustained if the circuit court has examined the relevant facts, applied a proper standard of law, and, using a demonstrated rational process, reached a conclusion that a reasonable judge could reach. Johnson v. Allis Chalmers Corp., 162 Wis.2d 261, 273, 470 N.W.2d 859 (1991) (citing Loy v. Bunderson, 107 Wis.2d 400, 414-15, 320 N.W.2d 175 (1982)). The decision to impose sanctions and the decision of which sanctions to impose . . . are within a circuit court's discretion. Indus. Roofing Servs., Inc. v. Marquardt, 2007 WI 19, ¶ 41, 299 Wis.2d 81, 726 N.W.2d 898 (plurality opinion) (citation omitted); see also Sentry Ins. v. Davis, 2001 WI App 203, ¶ 19, 247 Wis.2d 501, 634 N.W.2d 553.