Wisconsin § 403.309 - Enforcement of lost, destroyed or stolen instrument.
Full text of Wisconsin Wisconsin Statutes § 403.309 — Enforcement of lost, destroyed or stolen instrument., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 403.309. Enforcement of lost, destroyed or stolen instrument.
403.309(1) (1) A person not in possession of an instrument is entitled to enforce the instrument if all of the following apply: 403.309(1)(a) (a) The person was in possession of the instrument and entitled to enforce it when loss of possession occurred. 403.309(1)(b) (b) The loss of possession was not the result of a transfer by the person or a lawful seizure. 403.309(1)(c) (c) The person cannot reasonably obtain possession of the instrument because the instrument was destroyed, its whereabouts cannot be determined or it is in the wrongful possession of an unknown person or a person that cannot be found or is not amenable to service of process. 403.309(2) (2) A person seeking enforcement of an instrument under sub. (1) shall prove the terms of the instrument and the person’s right to enforce the instrument. If that proof is made, s.
Source: official Wisconsin text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Wisconsin § 403.309
What does Wisconsin Statutes § 403.309 cover?
Section 403.309 ("Enforcement of lost, destroyed or stolen instrument.") 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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