Wisconsin § 842.07 - Findings and conclusions; referee.
Full text of Wisconsin Wisconsin Statutes § 842.07 — Findings and conclusions; referee., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 842.07. Findings and conclusions; referee.
On default and proof or after trial of issues, the court shall by findings of fact and conclusions of law determine the rights of the parties. If the basis for partition is clear, the court may enter judgment partitioning the interests. If the basis for partition is not clear, the court shall appoint a referee to report either a basis for partition, or the conclusion that partition is prejudicial to the parties. 842.07 History History: 1973 c. 189 ; Sup. Ct. Order, 67 Wis. 2d 585, 767 (1975); Stats. 1975 s. 842.07. 842.07 Annotation The homestead exemption may arise in a partition action. Reckner v. Reckner, 105 Wis. 2d 425 , 314 N.W.2d 159 (Ct. App. 1981). 842.07 Annotation If the court’s findings and conclusions indicate as a matter of law that any partition would be prejudicial, the court need not appoint a referee and may order a sale under s. 842.17 (1). LaRene v. LaRene, 133 Wis. 2d 115 , 394 N.W.2d 742 (Ct. App. 1986).
Frequently Asked Questions About Wisconsin § 842.07
What does Wisconsin Statutes § 842.07 cover?
Section 842.07 ("Findings and conclusions; referee.") 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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