Wisconsin § 823.14 - Application of proceeds of sale; lis pendens.
Full text of Wisconsin Wisconsin Statutes § 823.14 — Application of proceeds of sale; lis pendens., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 823.14. Application of proceeds of sale; lis pendens.
The proceeds of the sale of such personal property, shall be applied in the payment of the costs of the action and abatement and the balance, if any, shall be paid to the defendant. The plaintiff may file a notice of the pendency of the action as in actions affecting the title to real estate; and if the owner of the premises affected be adjudged guilty of the nuisance, the judgment for costs shall constitute a lien thereon prior to any other lien created after the filing of such lis pendens. 823.14 History History: Sup. Ct. Order, 67 Wis. 2d 585, 762 (1975); Stats. 1975 s. 823.14.
Source: official Wisconsin text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Wisconsin § 823.14
What does Wisconsin Statutes § 823.14 cover?
Section 823.14 ("Application of proceeds of sale; lis pendens.") 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 § 823.14?
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Is this the official text of Wisconsin law?
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How does Wisconsin § 823.14 apply to my situation?
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