Wisconsin § 893.16 - Person under disability.
Full text of Wisconsin Wisconsin Statutes § 893.16 — Person under disability., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 893.16. Person under disability.
893.16(1) (1) If a person entitled to bring an action is, at the time the cause of action accrues, either under the age of 18 years, except for actions against health care providers; or mentally ill, the action may be commenced within 2 years after the disability ceases, except that where the disability is due to mental illness, the period of limitation prescribed in this chapter may not be extended for more than 5 years. 893.16(2) (2) Subsection (1) does not shorten a period of limitation otherwise prescribed. 893.16(3) (3) A disability does not exist, for the purposes of this section, unless it existed when the cause of action accrues. 893.16(4) (4) When 2 or more disabilities coexist at the time the cause of action accrues, the 2-year period specified in sub. (1) does not begin until they all are removed. 893.16(5) (5) This section applies only to statutes in this chapter limiting the time for commencement of an action or assertion of a defense or counterclaim except it does not apply to: 893.16(5)(a) (a) Actions for the recovery of a penalty or forfeiture or against a sheriff or other officer for escape; 893.16(5)(b) (b) Extend the time limited by s.
Frequently Asked Questions About Wisconsin § 893.16
What does Wisconsin Statutes § 893.16 cover?
Section 893.16 ("Person under disability.") 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 § 893.16?
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Is this the official text of Wisconsin law?
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How does Wisconsin § 893.16 apply to my situation?
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