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2011 Wisconsin Code
Chapter 877. Actions by and against personal representatives, heirs, and legatees.
877.39 Extent of liability.
877.39
877.39 Extent of liability. If the personal property delivered to the decedent's next of kin or legatees or the real estate descended or devised to the decedent's heirs or devisees exceeds the amount of debts that are entitled to a preference over the debt for which an action is brought, judgment shall be rendered against the next of kin, legatees, heirs, or devisees only for a sum that is a just proportion to the other debts of the same class with that on which the action is brought.877.39 - ANNOT.
History: 1979 c. 32 s. 55; Stats. 1979 s. 777.39; 2001 a. 102 s. 123; Stats. 2001 s. 877.39.Disclaimer: These codes may not be the most recent version. Wisconsin may have more current or accurate information. We make no warranties or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the information contained on this site or the information linked to on the state site. Please check official sources.
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