US Lawyer Database

For Lawyer-Seekers

YOU DESERVE THE BEST LAWYER

Home » US Law » 2022 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations » Actions and Proceedings » in Special Cases. » Chapter 784 - Quo warranto. » 784.13 – Judgment if office, franchise or privilege usurped.

784.13 Judgment if office, franchise or privilege usurped. When a defendant against whom an action has been brought under this chapter shall be adjudged guilty of usurping or intruding into or unlawfully holding or exercising any office, franchise or privilege, judgment shall be rendered that the defendant be excluded from the office, franchise or privilege and that the plaintiff recover costs against the defendant. The court may also, in its discretion, fine the defendant a sum not exceeding $2,000, which fine, when collected, shall be paid into the treasury of the state.

History: 1979 c. 32 s. 61; Stats. 1979 s. 784.13; 1997 a. 254.