Wisconsin § 904.11 - Liability insurance.
Full text of Wisconsin Wisconsin Statutes § 904.11 — Liability insurance., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 904.11. Liability insurance.
Evidence that a person was or was not insured against liability is not admissible upon the issue whether the person acted negligently or otherwise wrongfully. This section does not require the exclusion of evidence of insurance against liability when offered for another purpose, such as proof of agency, ownership, or control, or bias or prejudice of a witness. 904.11 History History: Sup. Ct. Order, 59 Wis. 2d R1, R97 (1973); 1991 a. 32 . 904.11 Annotation This section excludes evidence of insurance to pay punitive damages. City of West Allis v. Wisconsin Electric Power Co., 2001 WI App 226 , 248 Wis. 2d 10 , 635 N.W.2d 873 , 99-2944 .
Frequently Asked Questions About Wisconsin § 904.11
What does Wisconsin Statutes § 904.11 cover?
Section 904.11 ("Liability insurance.") 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 § 904.11?
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Is this the official text of Wisconsin law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Wisconsin official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Wisconsin attorney.
How does Wisconsin § 904.11 apply to my situation?
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