Wisconsin Statutes

Wis. Stat. § 14.12 (2026)

Execution of releases and satisfactions

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14.1214.12 Execution of releases and satisfactions. Unless otherwise provided by law, the governor and attorney general may release or satisfy any lien or other obligation in favor of the state, upon payment by the obligor of the full amount due thereon or of the amount provided in any compromise settlement duly entered into and approved as provided by law. When such release or satisfaction is required to be under seal, the secretary of state shall affix the great seal of the state and authenticate the signatures of said officers.

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 5 cases, 1962–2004 · leading case: Panzer v. Doyle, 2004 WI 52 (Wis. 2004).

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Panzer v. Doyle, 2004 WI 52 (Wis. 2004). · cites it 4× “11 , authorizing governor to employ special counsel "if in the governor's opinion the public interest requires such action" without providing any review procedures; Wis. Stat. § 14.12 , authorizing governor to execute releases and satisfactions; Wis.”

State Ex Rel. Reynolds v. Smith, 120 N.W.2d 664 (Wis. 1963). · cites it 2× “) Sec. 14.12, Stats., which appertains to the duties of the governor, provides in part, “The governor, whenever in his opinion the rights, interests, or property of the state have been or are liable to be injuriously affected, may require the attorney general to institute and…”

State of Wisconsin v. Zimmerman, 205 F. Supp. 673 (W.D. Wis. 1962). · cites it 2× “The complaint alleges that the instant action was authorized by the Governor of Wisconsin pursuant to authority vested in him by Section 14.12, Wisconsin Statutes, 1959. The complaint further alleges that the state, in its sovereign capacity, has a right and interest to see that…”

State Ex Rel. Beck v. Duffy, 156 N.W.2d 368 (Wis. 1968). “Sec. 14.12, Stats., provides that: “The governor, whenever in his opinion the rights, interests or property of the state have been or are liable to be injuriously affected, may require the attorney general to institute and prosecute any proper action or proceeding for the…”

United States v. Gavran, 620 F. Supp. 1277 (E.D. Wis. 1985). · cites it 2× “The pertinent Devitt and Blackmar jury instruction states: § 14.12 Action on Advice of Counsel The defendant claims that he is not guilty of willful wrongdoing because he acted on the basis of advice from his attorney.”

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