Wisconsin Statutes Miscellaneous Actions, Proceedings and Procedure (Ch. 895 to 900) § 898.23. Effect of judgment against sheriff

But if an action shall have been brought against such sheriff for such escape and due notice thereof shall have been given to the prisoner and the prisoner's sureties, who executed such bond, the judgment against such sheriff shall be conclusive evidence of the sheriff's right to recover against such prisoner and the prisoner's sureties as to all matters which were or might have been controverted in the action against the sheriff.