Wis. Stat. § 751.09 : —COURTSSUPREME COURT — Referral of issues of fact and damages TEXT PDF In actions where the supreme court has taken original jurisdiction, the court may refer issues of fact or damages to a circuit court or referee for determination. Wis. Stat. § 751.09 1977 c. 187 s. 78; Stats. 1977 s. 751.09.