2020 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations
Chapter 816. Remedies supplementary to execution.
816.06 Examination of debtor and witnesses.
816.06 Examination of debtor and witnesses. At the hearing upon such order or warrant such judgment debtor may be examined on oath and testimony on the part of either party may be offered.
History: Sup. Ct. Order, 67 Wis. 2d 585, 761 (1975); Stats. 1975 s. 816.06.
A judgment creditor may examine the spouse of a judgment debtor in regard to the amount and location of marital property that might be available to satisfy a judgment. Courtyard Condominium Association, Inc. v. Draper, 2001 WI App 115, 244 Wis. 2d 153, 629 N.W.2d 38, 00-1817.
This section does not grant a judgment creditor the right to compel a non-judgment debtor third party to testify at supplemental proceedings. Crown Castle USA, Inc. v. Orion Logistics, LLC, 2012 WI 29, 339 Wis. 2d 252, 811 N.W.2d 332, 09-3029.
