Wisconsin Statutes > Chapter 893 > Subchapter I – Commencement, Computation, Action in Non-Wisconsin Forum and Miscellaneous Provisions


§ 893.01	Civil actions; objection as to time of commencing
§ 893.02	Action, when commenced
§ 893.03	Presenting claims
§ 893.04	Computation of period within which action may be commenced
§ 893.05	Relation of statute of limitations to right and remedy
§ 893.07	Application of foreign statutes of limitation

Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
State: when applied to states of the United States, includes the District of Columbia, the commonwealth of Puerto Rico and the several territories organized by Congress. See Wisconsin Statutes 990.01
Statute: A law passed by a legislature.
Summons: Another word for subpoena used by the criminal justice system.