Wisconsin § 865.14 - Improper distribution; liability of distributee.
Full text of Wisconsin Wisconsin Statutes § 865.14 — Improper distribution; liability of distributee., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 865.14. Improper distribution; liability of distributee.
A distributee of property which was distributed or paid improperly and a claimant who was paid improperly are liable to return the property or assets so distributed or paid together with all income received thereon, unless the distribution or payment cannot be questioned because of an adjudication, estoppel, limitation or other bar. If the distributee or claimant no longer has the property or assets, the distributee or claimant is liable to return the value thereof as of the date of distribution together with all income and gain received thereon. 865.14 History History: 1973 c. 39 ; 1993 a. 486 .
Source: official Wisconsin text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Wisconsin § 865.14
What does Wisconsin Statutes § 865.14 cover?
Section 865.14 ("Improper distribution; liability of distributee.") 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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