Wisconsin § 799.29 - Default judgments.
Full text of Wisconsin Wisconsin Statutes § 799.29 — Default judgments., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 799.29. Default judgments.
799.29(1) (1) Motion to reopen. 799.29(1)(a) (a) There shall be no appeal from default judgments, but the trial court may, by order, reopen default judgments upon notice and motion or petition duly made and good cause shown. 799.29(1)(b) (b) In ordinance violation cases, the notice of motion must be made within 20 days after entry of judgment. In ordinance violation cases, default judgments for purposes of this section include pleas of guilty, no contest and forfeitures of deposit. 799.29(1)(c) (c) In other actions under this chapter, the notice of motion must be made within 12 months after entry of judgment unless venue was improper under s.
Frequently Asked Questions About Wisconsin § 799.29
What does Wisconsin Statutes § 799.29 cover?
Section 799.29 ("Default judgments.") 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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