Wisconsin Code § 779.17

Release of funds on filing bond
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At any time after the service of a notice of lien claim or filing of judgment or
pending the determination of any action commenced thereunder,
the prime contractor shall be entitled to the release of any moneys
due the prime contractor under the contract upon filing a bond,
executed by a surety company duly authorized to transact business in this state, with the public authority having jurisdiction
over the work, guaranteeing that the prime contractor will pay
any judgment of the court rendered in favor of the lien claimant
and all judgments filed. Such bond shall be in an amount sufficient to insure payment of the lien claims and judgments, and
shall be approved as to form and amount by the public authority.

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