The sheriff shall give notice of such sale for the time and in the manner required for sales of real estate on execution. The terms of sale shall be made known at the time thereof, and if the premises consist of distinct lots or parcels they shall be sold separately.
842.18.Notice and method of sale.
Ch. 842: Partition of Interest in Real Property · Last amended 1975 · Last verified July 15, 2026
In one sentenceSection 842.18 requires the sheriff to advertise a partition sale using the same time and manner required for execution sales of real estate, announce the terms at the sale, and sell distinct lots or parcels separately.
Full Text of Section 842.18
Plain-English Summary
Section 842.18 borrows an established standard rather than creating a new one for partition sales. The sheriff must give notice of the sale for the time and in the manner required for sales of real estate on execution, so the notice practices already familiar from execution sales carry over here.
Two further requirements shape how the sale itself is run. The terms of sale must be made known at the time of the sale, so bidders know what they are agreeing to before they bid. And if the premises consist of distinct lots or parcels, they must be sold separately rather than as a single combined lot.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much notice must the sheriff give before a partition sale?
The time and in the manner required for sales of real estate on execution, the same standard used for execution sales generally.
When are the terms of the sale announced?
At the time of the sale, per section 842.18.
If the property has several distinct lots, must they all be sold together?
No. Section 842.18 requires that if the premises consist of distinct lots or parcels, they shall be sold separately.
Who conducts the sale under this section?
The sheriff.
Does this section set a notice standard unique to partition sales?
No. It uses the same time and manner already required for sales of real estate on execution.
Amendment History
History: 1973 c. 189; Sup. Ct. Order, 67 Wis. 2d 585, 767 (1975); Stats. 1975 s. 842.18.
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