Construction Litigation in Wisconsin
This page covers construction litigation as it applies in Wisconsin — the state and federal laws that govern it, filing deadlines, where to get help, and notable in-state decisions. For what construction litigation protects generally, see the national overview.
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Laws that govern construction litigation in Wisconsin
Wisconsin state law
- Chapter 779 — Liens › Subchapter I — Construction LiensWI 779 § 779.135
Cited in 9 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Chapter 645 — Insurers Rehabilitation and Liquidation › Subchapter I — General ProvisionsWI 645 § 645.01
Cited in 5 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Chapter 82 — Town Highways › Subchapter I — Funding and GovernanceWI 82 § 82.03
Cited in 4 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Chapter 196 — Regulation of Public UtilitiesWI 196 § 196.85
Cited in 1 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Chapter 27 — Public Parks and Places of RecreationWI 27 § 27.01
Cited in 1 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Chapter 304 — Paroles and PardonsWI 304 § 304.16
Cited in 1 court decisions on this topic's terms.
Federal law
- Davis-Bacon Act
Requires payment of locally prevailing wages on federally funded construction projects. Codified at 40 U.S.C. §§ 3141–3148.
Where to go & how to get help
Government agencies and non-profit legal-help organizations for construction litigation in Wisconsin.
Official U.S. government starting point for finding free or low-cost legal help and legal-aid programs near you.
Locate the LSC-funded legal-aid organization that serves your county for civil (non-criminal) legal problems.
Find your state or local bar association lawyer-referral service and free legal-answer programs.
Find your state attorney general to file consumer-protection, civil-rights, or other complaints.
Not legal advice. State-specific statutes, deadlines and procedures are being sourced and will appear here.