Wisconsin § 799.22 - Judgment on failure to appear or answer.

§ 799.22. Judgment on failure to appear or answer.

799.22(1) (1) When plaintiff fails to appear. If the plaintiff fails to appear on the return date or on the date set for trial, the court may enter a judgment for the defendant dismissing the action, on motion of the defendant or on its own motion. 799.22(2) (2) When defendant fails to appear. If the defendant fails to appear on the return date or on the date set for trial, the court may enter a judgment upon due proof of facts which show the plaintiff entitled thereto. 799.22(3) (3) Plaintiff’s proof where action arose on contract for recovery of money. In any action arising on contract for the recovery of money only, if the defendant fails to appear and answer or to appear at the time set for trial, the plaintiff may file with the judge or clerk a verified complaint, or an affidavit of the facts, or may offer sworn testimony or other evidence to the clerk or judge, and either may enter judgment thereon. 799.22(4) (4) Pleading in lieu of appearance. 799.22(4)(a) (a) Any circuit court may by rule permit a defendant to join issue in any of the actions specified in s.