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Wis. Stat. § 75.27 — WI Code / Chapter 75 / Section 75.27
Limitation on former owner.
Status: in_force

No action shall be maintained by the former owner or any person claiming under the former owner to recover the possession of any land or any interest therein which shall have been conveyed by deed for the nonpayment of taxes or to avoid such deed against any person claiming under such deed unless such action shall be brought within 3 years next after the recording of such deed. Whenever any such action shall be commenced upon any tax deed heretofore or hereafter issued after the expiration of 3 years from the date of the recording of such deed, such deed, if executed substantially in the form prescribed by law for the execution of tax deeds, shall be conclusive evidence of the existence and legality of all proceedings from and including the assessment of the property for taxation up to and including the execution of such deed.

History: 1991 a. 316 .
Wis. Stat. § 324.25 — WI Code / Chapter 324 / Section 324.25
Filing agreement with court.
Status: in_force

If a court order on custodial responsibility or child support is in effect concerning a child who is the subject of an agreement under this subchapter, the agreement shall be filed within a reasonable time with that ordering court. The case number and heading of the underlying action affecting the family under ch. 767 concerning custodial responsibility or child support shall be provided to the court with the agreement.

History: 2021 a. 161 .
Wis. Stat. § 885.08 — WI Code / Chapter 885 / Section 885.08
State witnesses in criminal cases, how paid.
Status: in_force

The fees of witnesses on the part of the state in every criminal action or proceeding, and of every person who is committed to jail in default of security for the person’s appearance as a witness, shall be paid by the county in which the action or proceeding is had. The clerk of the court upon proof of the witness’s or committed person’s attendance, travel or confinement shall give each such witness or person a certificate of the number of days’ attendance or confinement, the number of miles traveled, and the amount of compensation due the witness or committed person, which certificate shall be receipted for by such witness or person, and the county treasurer shall pay the amount thereof on surrender of the certificate.

History: 1993 a. 486 .
Wis. Stat. § 968.44 — WI Code / Chapter 968 / Section 968.44
Witnesses.
Status: in_force

The presiding juror of every grand jury and the district attorney or other prosecuting officer who is before the grand jury may administer all oaths and affirmations in the manner prescribed by law to witnesses who appear before the jury for the purpose of testifying in any matter of which the witnesses have cognizance. At the request of the court, the presiding juror shall return to the court a list, under his or her hand, of all witnesses who are sworn before the grand jury. That list shall be filed by the clerk of circuit court.

History: 1977 c. 187 s. 95 ; 1977 c. 449 ; Stats. 1977 s. 756.14; Sup. Ct. Order No. 96-08 , 207 Wis. 2d xv (1997); Stats. 1997 s. 968.44.
Wis. Stat. § 350.1025 — WI Code / Chapter 350 / Section 350.1025
Application of intoxicated snowmobiling law.
Status: in_force

Except as provided in this section, the intoxicated snowmobiling law is applicable to all property, whether the property is publicly or privately owned and whether or not a fee is charged for the use of that property. The intoxicated snowmobiling law does not apply to the operation of a snowmobile on private land not designated as a snowmobile trail unless an accident involving personal injury occurs as the result of the operation of a snowmobile and the snowmobile was operated on the private land without the consent of the owner of that land.

History: 1987 a. 399 ; 1991 a. 91 .
Wis. Stat. § 885.24 — WI Code / Chapter 885 / Section 885.24
Actions for public moneys, immunity.
Status: in_force

(1) No witness or party in an action brought upon the bond of a public officer, or in an action by the state or any municipality to recover public money received by or deposited with the defendant, or in any action, proceeding or examination, instituted by or in behalf of the state or any municipality, involving the official conduct of any officer thereof, may be excused from testifying on the ground that his or her testimony may expose him or her to prosecution for any crime or forfeiture. No person may be prosecuted or subjected to any penalty or forfeiture for or on account of testifying or producing evidence, documentary or otherwise, in the action, proceeding or examination, except a prosecution for perjury committed in giving the testimony.

(2) The immunity provided under sub. (1) is subject to the restrictions under s. 972.085 .

History: 1989 a. 122 .
Wis. Stat. § 20.375 — WI Code / Chapter 20 / Section 20.375
Lower Fox River Remediation Authority.
Status: in_force

There is appropriated to the Lower Fox River Remediation Authority for the following program:

(1) Initial costs.

(a) Initial costs. Biennially, the amounts in the schedule for the costs of the initial organization and operation of the authority under ch. 279 .

History: 2007 a. 20 .
Wis. Stat. § 347.06 — WI Code / Chapter 347 / Section 347.06
When lighted lamps required.
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in subs. (2) and (4) , no person may operate a vehicle upon a highway during hours of darkness or during a period of limited visibility unless all headlamps, tail lamps, and clearance lamps with which the vehicle is required to be equipped are lighted. Parking lamps as described in s. 347.27 may not be used for this purpose. This subsection does not apply if lamps that are automatically activated whenever the vehicle is started are in use, if the headlamps are of sufficient intensity to satisfy the requirements for daytime running lamps under 49 CFR 571.108 , S7.10.13.

(2) Headlamps need not be lighted on a towed vehicle or on a vehicle having at least 2 lighted adverse weather lamps on the front thereof and being operated under the circumstances described in s. 347.26 (3) (b) .

(3) The operator of a vehicle shall keep all lamps and reflectors with which such vehicle is required to be equipped reasonably clean and in proper working condition at all times.

(4) A duly authorized warden, as defined in s. 24.01 (11) , may operate a vehicle owned or leased by the department of natural resources upon a highway during hours of darkness or during a period of limited visibility without lighted headlamps, tail lamps, or clearance lamps in the performance of the warden’s duties under s. 29.924 (2) .

History: 1977 c. 425 ; 1979 c. 32 ; 1981 c. 98 s. 3 ; 1997 a. 248 ; 2015 a. 165 ; 2017 a. 365 .
Wis. Stat. § 856.25 — WI Code / Chapter 856 / Section 856.25
Bond of personal representative.
Status: in_force

(1) Generally. A person shall not act as personal representative, nor shall letters be issued to the person until the person has given a bond in accordance with ch. 878 , with one or more sureties, conditioned on the faithful performance of the person’s duties, to the judge of the court, or until the court has ordered that the person be appointed without being required to give bond. If the court does not require a personal representative to give bond prior to the personal representative’s letters being issued, the court may require the personal representative to give bond at any later time. The requirement of a bond and the amount of the bond is solely within the discretion of the court, except that no bond shall be required of any trust company bank, state bank or national banking association which is authorized to exercise trust powers and which has complied with s. 220.09 or 223.02 .

(2) When 2 or more personal representatives. If 2 or more persons are appointed personal representatives, the judge may require no bond, may take a bond from each, take a joint bond from all or take a bond from some but not all.

(3) Share of estate can stand as excess surety. If any distributee, including one serving as personal representative, stipulates to a reduction of the bond and that the distributee’s share of the estate stand as excess surety to the extent of the reduction, the judge may reduce the bond by an amount equal to the estimated share of such distributee.

(4) When will waives bond. A direction or request in a will that the personal representative serve without bond is not binding on the court.

(5) Section 895.345 not to apply. Section 895.345 does not apply to bonds of personal representatives.

History: 1993 a. 486 .
Wis. Stat. § 29.565 — WI Code / Chapter 29 / Section 29.565
Voluntary contributions; venison and wild turkey processing and donation program.
Status: in_force

(1) Any applicant for a hunting license listed under s. 29.563 (2) (a) or (b) may, in addition to paying any fee charged for the license, elect to make a voluntary contribution of at least $1 to be used for the venison and wild turkey processing and donation program under s. 29.89 .

(2) All moneys collected under sub. (1) shall be credited to the appropriation account under s. 20.370 (5) (ft) .

History: 2001 a. 16 ; 2015 a. 31 .
Wis. Stat. § 195.12 — WI Code / Chapter 195 / Section 195.12
Preference by water carriers prohibited.
Status: in_force

If any water carrier shall make or give any undue or unreasonable preference or advantage to any person, firm or corporation, or shall subject any person, firm or corporation to any undue or unreasonable prejudice or disadvantage in any respect whatsoever, such water carrier shall be deemed guilty of unjust discrimination, which is hereby prohibited.

History: 2005 a. 179 .
Wis. Stat. § 701.0415 — WI Code / Chapter 701 / Section 701.0415
Reformation to correct mistakes.
Status: in_force

The court may reform the terms of a trust, even if unambiguous, to conform the terms to the settlor’s intention if it is proved by clear and convincing evidence what the settlor’s intention was and that the terms of the trust were affected by a mistake of fact or law, whether in expression or inducement. A party petitioning the court for action under this section shall give notice of the proceeding to the settlor, if living, the trustee, each trust protector, each directing party, and the qualified beneficiaries.

History: 2013 a. 92 ; 2023 a. 127 .
Wis. Stat. § 799.40 — WI Code / Chapter 799 / Section 799.40
Eviction actions.
Status: in_force

(1) When commenced. A civil action of eviction may be commenced by a person entitled to the possession of real property, or by that person’s agent authorized in writing, to remove therefrom any person who is not entitled to either the possession or occupancy of such real property.

(1g) Notice terminating tenancy. If a landlord gives a notice terminating tenancy under s. 704.16 , 704.17 , or 704.19 through certified mail in accordance with s. 704.21 (1) (d) , proof of certified mailing from the United States post office shall be sufficient to establish that proper notice has been provided for the purpose of filing a complaint or otherwise demonstrating that proper notice has been given in an eviction action, and an affidavit of service may not be requested to establish that proper notice has been provided.

(1m) Acceptance of rent or other payment. If a landlord commences an action under this section against a tenant whose tenancy has been terminated for failure to pay rent or for any other reason, the action under this section may not be dismissed because the landlord accepts past due rent or any other payment from the tenant after serving notice of default or after commencing the action.

(1s) No waiver by landlord or tenant. It shall not be a defense to an action of eviction or a claim for damages that the landlord or tenant has previously waived any violation or breach of any of the terms of the rental agreement including, but not limited to, the acceptance of rent or that a custom or practice occurred or developed between the parties in connection with the rental agreement so as to waive or lessen the right of the landlord or tenant to insist upon strict performance of the terms of the rental agreement.

(2) Joinder of other claims. The plaintiff may join with the claim for restitution of the premises any other claim against the defendant arising out of the defendant’s possession or occupancy of the premises.

(3) Exception. Nothing in this section shall affect ss. 704.09 (4) and 704.19 .

(4) Stay of proceeding.

(a) The court shall stay the proceedings in a civil action of eviction if the tenant applies for emergency assistance under s. 49.138 , except that no stay may be granted under this paragraph after a writ of restitution has been issued in the proceedings. If a stay is granted, the tenant shall inform the court of the outcome of the determination of eligibility for emergency assistance. The stay remains in effect until the tenant’s eligibility for emergency assistance is determined and, if the tenant is determined to be eligible, until the tenant receives the emergency assistance, except that the stay may not remain in effect for more than 10 working days, as defined in s. 227.01 (14) .

(b) The court shall stay the proceedings in a civil action of eviction against a foreclosed homeowner, as defined in s. 846.40 (1) (b) , under the circumstances and as provided in s. 846.40 (9) .

History: 1979 c. 32 s. 66 ; 1979 c. 176 ; Stats. 1979 s. 799.40; 1991 a. 39 ; 1995 a. 289 ; 2009 a. 2 ; 2011 a. 143 ; 2013 a. 76 ; 2017 a. 317 .
Wis. Stat. § 234.21 — WI Code / Chapter 234 / Section 234.21
Trustee; additional powers.
Status: in_force

The trustee, in addition to the powers granted in s. 234.20 shall have all of the powers necessary or appropriate for the exercise of any functions specifically set forth in this chapter or incident to the general representation of noteholders or bondholders in the enforcement and protection of their rights.

History: 1971 c. 287 .
Wis. Stat. § 101.87 — WI Code / Chapter 101 / Section 101.87
Requirements for journeyman electricians.
Status: in_force

(1) An applicant for licensure as a journeyman electrician shall have at least one of the following qualifications:

(a) Completion of a construction electrician apprenticeship program in installing, repairing, and maintaining electrical wiring that has a duration of at least 3 years and that is approved by the U.S. department of labor or by the department of workforce development, followed by passage of an examination required by the department.

(b) Experience in installing, repairing, and maintaining electrical wiring during a period of not less than 48 months, with at least 8,000 hours of experience over that period, followed by passage of an examination required by the department.

(2m) For purposes of meeting the requirement relating to experience under sub. (1) (b) , a degree or diploma from a 2-year program in a school of electrical engineering or from a 2-year program in an accredited technical or vocational school in an electrical-related program shall be accepted by the department as being equivalent to 12 months and 2,000 hours of experience.

(3m) Subsection (1) does not apply to any residential or industrial journeyman electricians or to any other type of journeyman electrician that may be recognized under s. 101.84 (5) . The qualifying criteria required for licensing residential and industrial journeyman electricians and any other such type of journeyman electrician shall be established by the department by rule.

History: 1983 a. 164 ; 1989 a. 348 ; 1993 a. 112 ; 2007 a. 63 ; 2013 a. 143 .
Wis. Stat. § 15.207 — WI Code / Chapter 15 / Section 15.207
Same; councils.
Status: in_force

(16) Council on domestic abuse. There is created in the department of children and families a council on domestic abuse. The council shall consist of 13 members appointed for staggered 3-year terms. Of those 13 members, 9 shall be nominated by the governor and appointed with the advice and consent of the senate, and one each shall be designated by the speaker of the assembly, the senate majority leader and the minority leader in each house of the legislature and appointed by the governor. Persons appointed shall have a recognized interest in and knowledge of the problems and treatment of victims of domestic abuse.

(24) Milwaukee child welfare partnership council.

(a) There is created a Milwaukee child welfare partnership council, attached to the department of children and families under s. 15.03 . The council shall consist of the following members:

1. Three members of the Milwaukee County board nominated by the Milwaukee County executive.

2. One representative to the assembly appointed by the speaker of the assembly.

3. One representative to the assembly appointed by the minority leader of the assembly.

4. One senator appointed by the president of the senate.

5. One senator appointed by the minority leader of the senate.

6. Ten members who are residents of this state, not less than 6 of whom shall be residents of Milwaukee County.

8. The Milwaukee County district attorney or his or her designee.

9. The presiding judge of the children’s division of the Milwaukee County circuit court.

(b) Notwithstanding s. 15.09 (2) , the governor shall designate one of the members appointed under par. (a) 6. as chairperson of the council.

(c) The members of the council appointed under par. (a) 1. and 6. shall be appointed for 3-year terms.

History: 2007 a. 20 ss. 53 to 64 , 67 ; 2009 a. 180 s. 13 ; 2013 a. 225 ; 2015 a. 55 ss. 78 to 85 ; 2019 a. 9 .
Wis. Stat. § 411.528 — WI Code / Chapter 411 / Section 411.528
Lessor’s damages for nonacceptance, failure to pay, repudiation or other default.
Status: in_force

(1) Except as otherwise provided with respect to damages liquidated in the lease agreement or otherwise determined pursuant to agreement of the parties, if a lessor elects to retain the goods or a lessor elects to dispose of the goods and the disposition is by lease agreement that does not qualify under s. 411.527 (2) , or is by sale or otherwise, the lessor may recover from the lessee all of the following as damages for a default of the type described in s. 411.523 (1) or (3) (a) , or, if agreed, for other default of the lessee:

(a) Accrued and unpaid rent as of the date of default if the lessee has never taken possession of the goods, or, if the lessee has taken possession of the goods, as of the date that the lessor repossesses the goods or an earlier date on which the lessee makes a tender of the goods to the lessor.

(b) The present value as of the date determined under par. (a) of the total rent for the then remaining lease term of the original lease agreement minus the present value as of the same date of the market rent at the place where the goods are located computed for the same lease term.

(c) Any incidental damages allowed under s. 411.530 , less expenses saved in consequence of the lessee’s default.

(2) If the measure of damages provided in sub. (1) is inadequate to put a lessor in as good a position as performance would have, the measure of damages is the present value of the profit, including reasonable overhead, that the lessor would have made from full performance by the lessee, together with any incidental damages allowed under s. 411.530 , due allowance for costs reasonably incurred and due credit for payments or proceeds of disposition.

History: 1991 a. 148 .
Wis. Stat. § 70.21 — WI Code / Chapter 70 / Section 70.21
Partnership; estates in hands of personal representative; personal property, how assessed.
Status: in_force

(1) For assessments made before January 1, 2024, except as provided in sub. (2) , the personal property of a partnership may be assessed in the names of the persons composing the partnership, so far as known or in the firm name or title under which the partnership business is conducted, and each partner shall be liable for the taxes levied on the partnership’s personal property.

(1m) For assessments made before January 1, 2024, undistributed personal property belonging to the estate of a decedent shall be assessed as follows:

(a) If a personal representative has been appointed and qualified, on the first day of January in the year in which the assessment is made, the property shall be assessed to the personal representative.

(b) If a personal representative has not been appointed and qualified, on the first day of January in the year in which the assessment is made, the property may be assessed to the decedent’s estate. The tax on the property shall be paid by the personal representative if one is subsequently appointed, or by the person or persons in possession of the property at the time of the assessment if a personal representative is not appointed.

(2) For assessments made before January 1, 2024, the personal property of a limited liability partnership shall be assessed in the name of the partnership, and each partner shall be liable for the taxes levied thereon only to the extent permitted under s. 178.0306 .

History: 1977 c. 29 s. 1646 (3) ; 1995 a. 97 ; 2001 a. 102 ; 2015 a. 295 ; 2023 a. 12 .
Wis. Stat. § 863.07 — WI Code / Chapter 863 / Section 863.07
Assignment by distributee.
Status: in_force

If any person interested in an estate assigns all or part of his or her interest in the estate, other than an interest not assignable by the specific language of the will, as collateral or otherwise and the assignee serves a copy of the assignment on the personal representative of the estate and files a copy with the court in which the estate is being administered before the entry of the final judgment and before the property or interest covered by the assignment has been distributed under s. 863.01 , the court shall assign to the assignee in the final judgment the interest or part of the interest of the assignor included within the assignment to the extent that the assignment is valid as determined by the court, after giving effect to any credits to which the assignor may prove himself or herself entitled. A personal representative incurs no liability to an assignee of a person interested for any acts performed or distribution made by the personal representative prior to the time a copy of the assignment is received by the personal representative or he or she has actual knowledge of the assignment.

History: 1977 c. 449 ; 1999 a. 85 .
Wis. Stat. § 182.46 — WI Code / Chapter 182 / Section 182.46
Tax exemptions.
Status: in_force

The exercise of the powers granted by ss. 182.30 to 182.48 will be in all respects for the benefit of the people of this state, for the increase of their commerce and prosperity and for the improvement of their health and living conditions. Therefore the corporation shall not be required to pay any taxes or assessments upon any turnpike project or any property acquired or used by the corporation under the provisions of ss. 182.30 to 182.48 or upon the income therefrom, and the bonds issued under the provisions of ss. 182.30 to 182.48 , their transfer and the income from the bonds, including any profit made on the sale of the bonds, shall at all times be free from taxation within this state.

History: 1999 a. 83 .
Wis. Stat. § 75.09 — WI Code / Chapter 75 / Section 75.09
Notice, how posted.
Status: in_force

If no newspaper be published in such county the county treasurer shall also, at least 3 months previous to the time limited for the redemption of any lands subject to a tax certificate, cause to be posted up copies of the list and notice specified in s. 75.07 in at least 4 public places in the county, one of which copies shall be posted up in some conspicuous place in the treasurer’s office.

History: 1987 a. 378 .