Wisconsin § 811.24 - Action by sheriff, who to prosecute.
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§ 811.24. Action by sheriff, who to prosecute.
The actions herein authorized to be brought by the sheriff or officer may be prosecuted by the plaintiff or under the plaintiff’s direction, upon the delivery by the plaintiff to the sheriff or officer of an undertaking, with 2 sufficient sureties, to the effect that the plaintiff will indemnify the sheriff or officer for all damages, costs and expenses thereon not exceeding $250 in any one action; such sureties shall, when required by the sheriff or officer, justify by making an affidavit that each is a householder and worth double the amount of the penalty named in the undertaking over and above all debts and exemptions. 811.24 History History: Sup. Ct. Order, 67 Wis. 2d 585, 758 (1975); Stats. 1975 s. 811.24; 1993 a. 486 .
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Frequently Asked Questions About Wisconsin § 811.24
What does Wisconsin Statutes § 811.24 cover?
Section 811.24 ("Action by sheriff, who to prosecute.") 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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