Wisconsin § 806.23 - Action on judgment, when brought.
Full text of Wisconsin Wisconsin Statutes § 806.23 — Action on judgment, when brought., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 806.23. Action on judgment, when brought.
No action shall be brought upon a judgment rendered in any court of this state between the same parties, without leave of the court, for good cause shown, on notice to the adverse party. 806.23 History History: Sup. Ct. Order, 67 Wis. 2d 585, 738 (1975). 806.23 Annotation The trial court’s denial of a petition to sue on a 12-year-old judgment was an abuse of discretion. Andersen v. Kojo, 110 Wis. 2d 22 , 327 N.W.2d 195 (Ct. App. 1982). 806.23 Annotation Nothing in this section, or case law interpreting it, prevents a party who has been unable to enforce a judgment for specific performance by a court-imposed deadline from moving the court for a new order with a new deadline. Chase Lumber & Fuel Co. v. Chase, 228 Wis. 2d 179 , 596 N.W.2d 840 (Ct. App. 1999), 98-0532 .
Frequently Asked Questions About Wisconsin § 806.23
What does Wisconsin Statutes § 806.23 cover?
Section 806.23 ("Action on judgment, when brought.") 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 § 806.23?
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Is this the official text of Wisconsin law?
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How does Wisconsin § 806.23 apply to my situation?
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