Civil actions; objection as to time of commencing.

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WI Code › Chapter 893 › Section 893.01

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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.

History: Sup. Ct. Order, 67 Wis. 2d 585, 770 (1975); 1979 c. 323 .

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