843.05 Defendants; separate trials.
(1) If the property is occupied, or if any person is in physical possession, or if any person is exercising acts of ownership on the property, such occupant or possessor shall be made a defendant.
(2) The court may award a separate trial to any defendant; in a joint trial, several judgments may be rendered.
History: 1973 c. 189; Sup. Ct. Order, 67 Wis. 2d 585, 767 (1975); Stats. 1975 s. 843.05.
Structure Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations
Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations
Chapter 843 - Actions for possession of real property; damages for withholding.
843.01 - Action for possession.
843.02 - Effect of conveyance.
843.03 - Complaint, what to allege.
843.05 - Defendants; separate trials.
843.07 - Defenses: legal; equitable.
843.08 - Defense; condemnation; how pleaded.
843.09 - Counterclaim for improvements.
843.10 - Counterclaim that plaintiff be required to sell land to defendant.
843.11 - Plaintiff's proof; possession.
843.12 - Plaintiff's proof; ouster.
843.15 - Possession under judgment; contempt.