2017 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations
Chapter 783. Mandamus and prohibition.
783.10 Proceedings on adoption of return.

Universal Citation: WI Stat § 783.10 (2017)

783.10 Proceedings on adoption of return. If the party to whom such writ of prohibition shall have been directed shall, by an instrument in writing to be signed by the party and annexed to such return, adopt the same return and rely upon the matters therein contained as sufficient cause why such court should not be restrained, as mentioned in the writ, said party shall thenceforth be deemed the defendant in such matter; and the person prosecuting such writ may take issue or move to strike the matters so relied upon by such defendant; and the like proceedings shall be had for the trial of issues of law or fact joined between the parties and for the rendering of judgment thereupon as in personal actions.

History: Sup. Ct. Order, 67 Wis. 2d 585, 763 (1975); 1975 c. 218; 1979 c. 32 s. 60; Stats. 1979 s. 783.10.

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