Wisconsin § 811.15 - Care of property; collection of debts.
Full text of Wisconsin Wisconsin Statutes § 811.15 — Care of property; collection of debts., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 811.15. Care of property; collection of debts.
The officer shall keep the property seized by the officer and the proceeds of such property as shall have been sold to answer any judgment which may be recovered in such action; and shall, subject to the direction of the court or judge, collect and receive into the officer’s possession all the debts, credits and effects of the defendant. The officer may also take such legal proceedings, either in the officer’s own name or in the name of such defendant, as may be necessary for that purpose and discontinue the same at such times and on such terms as the court or judge may direct. 811.15 History History: Sup. Ct. Order, 67 Wis. 2d 585, 758 (1975); Stats. 1975 s. 811.15; 1993 a. 486 .
Source: official Wisconsin text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Wisconsin § 811.15
What does Wisconsin Statutes § 811.15 cover?
Section 811.15 ("Care of property; collection of debts.") 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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