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Civil Statutes of Limitations Generally Wisconsin's statutes of limitations range from two to six years depending on the type of case. The statutory clock starts ticking typically on the date of the incident or the discovery of the harm.

There are several ways to obtain copies of documents: Register for a PACER account (Public Access to Court Electronic Records). Visit the clerk's office in Madison or Eau Claire. Send a written request to the clerk's office to have the requested documents printed.

To prove an IIED claim, you have to show the following: The defendant intended to cause emotional distress. The defendant's conduct was extreme and outrageous. The defendant's conduct caused the emotional distress. The plaintiff suffered an extreme disabling response to the conduct.

A person may view an entire case file, including all nonconfidential documents, in person at the office of the clerk of court for the county where the case was heard. If the case file is stored electronically, the contents of the file may be viewed at a public access terminal located within the clerk of courts' office.

Each party bears the burden of proving his or her claim(s) “by the greater weight of the credible evidence.” The plaintiff presents his or her evidence first; then the defendant is able to present his or her evidence. After swearing or affirming to testify truthfully, state the facts clearly and concisely.

801.20 shall file a motion to seal part or all of a document or to redact specific information in a document. The motion must be served on all parties to the action. The filing party shall specify the authority for asserting that the information should be restricted from public access.

Filing a motion to dismiss in Wisconsin small claims court can terminate a case early due to legal flaws or procedural errors. Grounds for dismissal include insufficient process service, statute of limitations, lack of jurisdiction, improper venue, and failure to state a claim.

948.21 Neglecting a child. (1) Any person who is responsible for a child's welfare who, through his or her actions or failure to take action, intentionally contributes to the neglect of the child is guilty of one of the following: (a) A Class A misdemeanor. (b) A Class H felony if bodily harm is a consequence.

(a) Except when a court dismisses an action or special proceeding under s. 802.05 (4), a defendant shall serve an answer within 20 days after the service of the complaint upon the defendant.