Wisconsin Code § 859.19

Secured claims
Open in Lexace · Ask the AI about this section
(1) When a creditor holds any security for a claim the security shall be described in the claim, and
the judgment allowing the claim shall describe the security. The
security is sufficiently described if the security document is described by date and by the recording or filing data.
(2) Payment of the claim shall be upon the basis of:
(a) The full amount thereof if the creditor surrenders the security; or
(b) If the creditor realizes on the security before receiving
payment, then upon the full amount of the claim allowed less the
fair value of the security.

‹ Prev All Wisconsin sections Next ›


Lexace provides legal information, not legal advice, and no attorney–client relationship is created. Statute text is provided for general information and may not reflect the most recent amendments; verify against the official state code.