# Wis. Stat. § 75.31: “Possession” defined

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_C75_S75.31

## Section

- **Citation:** Wis. Stat. § 75.31
- **Heading:** “Possession” defined
- **Jurisdiction:** Wisconsin
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** WI Code / Chapter 75 / Section 75.31

## Text

What shall constitute a possession of lands within the meaning of ss. 75.26 to 75.30 and the extent of such possession shall be governed by the rules prescribed for determining an adverse possession by a person claiming title founded upon a written instrument.

## Nearby sections

- [Wis. Stat. § 75.001 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_C75_S75.001.md)
- [Wis. Stat. § 75.01 Redemption.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_C75_S75.01.md)
- [Wis. Stat. § 75.002 Timely payment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_C75_S75.002.md)
- [Wis. Stat. § 75.03 Redeeming lands of minors or individuals adjudicated incompetent.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_C75_S75.03.md)
- [Wis. Stat. § 75.04 Redemption receipt and entries.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_C75_S75.04.md)
- [Wis. Stat. § 75.05 Disposition of redemption money.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_C75_S75.05.md)
- [Wis. Stat. § 75.06 Applicability of chapter to 1st class cities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_C75_S75.06.md)
- [Wis. Stat. § 75.07 Redemption notices; publication.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_C75_S75.07.md)
- [Wis. Stat. § 75.09 Notice, how posted.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_C75_S75.09.md)
- [Wis. Stat. § 75.10 Mistake in notice.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_C75_S75.10.md)
- [Wis. Stat. § 75.11 Compensation of printer.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_C75_S75.11.md)
- [Wis. Stat. § 75.12 Deed, notice of application for.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_C75_S75.12.md)
- [Wis. Stat. § 75.13 Filing affidavit.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_C75_S75.13.md)
- [Wis. Stat. § 75.14 Deeds, execution of; rights under; evidence.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_C75_S75.14.md)

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