Wisconsin § 88.44 - Contesting validity of assessments.
Full text of Wisconsin Wisconsin Statutes § 88.44 — Contesting validity of assessments., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 88.44. Contesting validity of assessments.
88.44(1) (1) If an interested person petitions the drainage board for review of the validity of any order assessing benefits or costs, correcting omitted assessments, reassessing benefits or apportioning benefits upon division of a parcel, the drainage board shall fix a time and place of hearing and require all interested persons to show cause why the assessment should be modified. The order to show cause shall be served as provided in s.
Source: official Wisconsin text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Wisconsin § 88.44
What does Wisconsin Statutes § 88.44 cover?
Section 88.44 ("Contesting validity of assessments.") 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.
How do I cite Wisconsin § 88.44?
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