Wisconsin Statutes

Wis. Stat. § 23.52 (2026)

Two forms of action

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23.5223.52Two forms of action. Actions under this chapter may be commenced by a citation, or by a complaint and summons.
23.52 HistoryHistory: 1975 c. 365.
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 2 cases, 2011–2012 · leading case: State v. Ryan, 2012 WI 16 (Wis. 2012).
State v. Ryan, 2012 WI 16 (Wis. 2012). · cites it 7× “Wis. Stat. § 23.52 . In this case, the State opted to serve a complaint and summons.”
State v. Ryan, 2011 WI App 21 (Wis. Ct. App. 2011). · cites it 5× “We next turn to the complaint and answer allowed by Wis. Stat. §§ 23.52 and 23.55. See Schneck, 257 Wis.”
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