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Wisconsin Statutes Civil Procedure (Ch. 799 to 847) § 844.06. Waste; liability

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(1) Tenant liable after granting estate. Any tenant who lets or grants the tenant's estate and still retains possession thereof and commits waste is liable for the waste.

(2) Joint tenants, liable. If one joint tenant or tenant in common commits waste of the estate held in joint tenancy or in common, the tenant committing waste shall be subject to an action at the suit of the tenant's cotenant or cotenants.

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