Wisconsin § 811.21 - Damages, defendant when to recover.
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§ 811.21. Damages, defendant when to recover.
If the defendant prevails in the action or if the action be discontinued the damages sustained by the defendant by reason of the taking and detention or sale of any property attached by reason of any injury thereto shall be assessed and the defendant shall have judgment therefor. 811.21 History History: Sup. Ct. Order, 67 Wis. 2d 585, 758 (1975); Stats. 1975 s. 811.21; 1993 a. 486 .
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What does Wisconsin Statutes § 811.21 cover?
Section 811.21 ("Damages, defendant when to recover.") is part of the Wisconsin Statutes, the codified statutory law of Wisconsin. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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