Wisconsin § 631.83 - Limitation of actions.
Full text of Wisconsin Wisconsin Statutes § 631.83 — Limitation of actions., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 631.83. Limitation of actions.
631.83(1) (1) Statutory periods of limitation. 631.83(1)(a) (a) Fire insurance. An action on a fire insurance policy must be commenced within 12 months after the inception of the loss. This rule also applies to riders or endorsements attached to a fire insurance policy covering loss or damage to property or to the use of or income from property from any cause, and to separate windstorm or hail insurance policies. 631.83(1)(b) (b) Disability insurance. An action on disability insurance coverage must be commenced within 3 years from the time written proof of loss is required to be furnished. 631.83(1)(c) (c) Life claims based on absence of insured. Sections
Source: official Wisconsin text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 631.83 ("Limitation of actions.") 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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