In this chapter:

Terms Used In Wisconsin Statutes 811.001

  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Obligation: An order placed, contract awarded, service received, or similar transaction during a given period that will require payments during the same or a future period.
  • Property: includes real and personal property. See Wisconsin Statutes 990.01
   (1)   “Defendant” includes the spouse or former spouse of the defendant if the action against the defendant is in connection with an obligation described under s. 766.55 (2).
   (2)   “Property of his or her debtor” and “property of the defendant” include the marital property interest of the spouse or former spouse of the debtor or defendant if the action against the debtor or defendant is in connection with an obligation described under s. 766.55 (2).