The proceedings to ascertain and settle the amount of liens, as herein provided, shall not affect any other party in such action nor delay the paying over or investing the moneys to or for the benefit of any party upon whose interest there does not appear to be any existing lien.
842.24.Proceedings not to affect whom.
Ch. 842: Partition of Interest in Real Property · Last amended 1975 · Last verified July 15, 2026
In one sentenceSection 842.24 makes clear that sorting out liens on one owner’s share does not hold up payment to, or investment for, any other party whose share carries no existing lien.
Full Text of Section 842.24
Plain-English Summary
The lien-sorting process the previous section describes can take time, and section 842.24 keeps that process contained. The proceedings to ascertain and settle the amount of liens on a particular share shall not affect any other party in the action, and shall not delay paying over or investing the moneys due to, or for the benefit of, any party whose interest carries no existing lien.
The protection runs specifically to owners without liens against their share. Their portion of the proceeds moves forward on its own timeline, unaffected by however long it takes to work out the priority and satisfaction of liens attached to someone else’s share.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does sorting out one owner’s liens delay payment to the other owners?
No. Section 842.24 says the lien-ascertainment proceedings shall not delay paying over or investing moneys for a party whose interest carries no existing lien.
Does the lien-sorting process affect parties who aren’t part of the lien dispute?
No. It shall not affect any other party in the action.
Who does this section protect — the lien creditor or the other owners?
The other parties, particularly those whose share carries no existing lien, so their money is not tied up by someone else’s lien dispute.
Can an owner with no liens against their share get paid while a co-owner’s lien dispute continues?
Yes, based on the protection section 842.24 provides.
How does this section relate to the lien-cancellation process before it?
It immediately follows and limits that process, confirming it does not spill over to affect parties outside the lien dispute.
Amendment History
History: 1973 c. 189; Sup. Ct. Order, 67 Wis. 2d 585, 767 (1975); Stats. 1975 s. 842.24.
Source & verification. Section text and official notes are
reproduced verbatim from the Wisconsin Statutes, published by the
Wisconsin Legislature (Legislative Reference Bureau). Last verified July 15, 2026.
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