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The document provides guidance for tenants facing eviction, detailing the process to vacate a judgment and stay enforcement of a writ of restitution. It outlines the circumstances under which a tenant should file a motion to contest an eviction, the necessary forms and steps involved, and the importance of having valid reasons for not responding to eviction notices. The document emphasizes that this process is not meant for delaying evictions without cause but rather for tenants who believe they have legitimate defenses against their eviction.

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What does writ of restitution mean in Wisconsin?

A landlord receiving a writ of restitution is among the worst outcomes for a tenant in eviction court, as it authorizes a sheriff deputy to forcefully remove the tenant and their possessions from their home.

What happens when a writ is issued?

It compels action when a party has failed to fulfill their legal obligations. Purpose: This writ is used to make sure that legal duties are carried out, particularly when there is a clear legal right to the action being demanded.

What is the writ of restitution?

What is a writ of restitution? If you have received a writ of restitution, your landlord has a judgment for possession and you can be evicted. The writ of restitution tells the U.S. Marshals Service to schedule your eviction.

Can you stop eviction after a writ of possession?

The only thing you can do at this point is file a Motion to Stay Execution of Writ of Possession. This motion will put the execution of the eviction order on hold for up to 10 days.

What does it mean to issue a writ?

A writ is a formal, legal document that orders a person or entity to perform or to cease performing a specific action or deed. Writs are drafted by courts or other entities with jurisdictional or legal power. Warrants and subpoenas are two common types of writs.

What does writ of restitution returned showing expired mean?

Its what the landowner needs to get to complete an eviction. After time, a writ will expire and no longer be any good. However, if that happens, the landowner only has to ask for a new writ of restitution and get a set out date scheduled. So, if you still have a key, get your stuff now.

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