846.01 – Foreclosure judgment.
846.01 Foreclosure judgment. (1) Except as provided in sub. (2), in actions for the foreclosure of mortgages upon real estate, if the plaintiff recover, the court shall render judgment of foreclosure and sale, as provided in this chapter, of the mortgaged premises or so much of the premises as may be sufficient to pay the […]
846.02 – Foreclosure; defendant may have assignment of mortgage.
846.02 Foreclosure; defendant may have assignment of mortgage. (1) In a mortgage foreclosure action, any defendant may upon payment to the plaintiff or the plaintiff’s attorney, of the amount then owing thereon for principal, together with interest and all costs up to such time, demand the assignment of such mortgage to the defendant. The plaintiff […]
844.06 – Waste; liability.
844.06 Waste; liability. (1) Tenant liable after granting estate. Any tenant who lets or grants the tenant’s estate and still retains possession thereof and commits waste is liable for the waste. (2) Joint tenants, liable. If one joint tenant or tenant in common commits waste of the estate held in joint tenancy or in common, […]
844.10 – Private nuisances.
844.10 Private nuisances. Any fence, hedge or other structure in the nature of a fence unnecessarily exceeding 6 feet in height, maliciously erected or maintained for the purpose of annoying the owners or occupants of adjoining property, shall be deemed a private nuisance. However, nothing herein contained shall limit the right of a municipality to […]
844.15 – Plaintiffs.
844.15 Plaintiffs. (1) If the injury or interference is only to a particular interest, the action may be brought by the owner of that interest without joining other interest-owners as plaintiffs. (2) A person claiming injury or interference who does not have possession, may bring an action under this chapter only by alleging that the […]
844.16 – Complaint.
844.16 Complaint. The complaint shall indicate each plaintiff’s interest, the interests of all persons entitled to possession, the nature of the alleged injury and, if damages are asked, shall allege the percentages and amounts claimed by each person claiming an interest. History: 1973 c. 189; Sup. Ct. Order, 67 Wis. 2d 585, 767 (1975); Stats. […]
844.17 – Defendants.
844.17 Defendants. (1) Any person whose activities have injured or will injure the plaintiff’s property or interests may be made a defendant. (2) A defendant may defend on the ground that the plaintiff has no interest in the property, or that the plaintiff’s interest is insufficient to entitle the plaintiff to the relief demanded. History: […]
844.18 – Intervenors.
844.18 Intervenors. Any person claiming an interest in the property described in the complaint, and claiming that he or she has been, or will be, injured by a defendant’s activity may intervene in the action. History: 1973 c. 189; Sup. Ct. Order, 67 Wis. 2d 585, 767 (1975); Stats. 1975 s. 844.18; 1993 a. 486.
844.19 – Damages.
844.19 Damages. (1) General. If damages are proper, the findings or verdict shall indicate the amount of damages awardable to each person interested. (2) Waste; double damages. If the injury or interference constitutes waste, the court shall give judgment for double the damages found. (3) Multiple damages. Multiple damages may be awarded if a statute […]
844.20 – Judgment.
844.20 Judgment. (1) The judgment shall award the relief, legal or equitable, to which the plaintiff is entitled specifically, and without limitation, interference, encroachment, physical injury or waste may be enjoined; damages may be awarded separately, or in addition. (2) Abatement by the sheriff of any nuisance, structure or encroachment may be ordered by the […]