Civil actions may be commenced only within the periods prescribed in this chapter, except when, in special cases, a different limitation is provided by statute. An objection that the action was not commenced within the time limited may only be taken by answer or motion to dismiss under s. 802.06 (2) in proper cases.
Wis. Stat. § 893.01
Civil actions; objection as to time of commencing
Applied in 3 court decisions — leading case Emjay Investment Co. v. Village of Germantown (2011)
Most recently applied in Bolinske v. Sandstrom (July 2022)
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