Rule (Motion for relief pending appeal)
Wis. Stat. § 809.12
in effectA person seeking relief under s. 808.07 shall file a motion in the trial court unless it is impractical to seek relief in the trial court. A motion in the court must show why it was impractical to seek relief in the trial court or, if a motion had been filed in the trial court, the reasons given by the trial court for its action. A person aggrieved by an order of the trial court granting the relief requested may file a motion for relief from the order with the court. A judge of the court may issue an ex parte order granting temporary relief pending a ruling by the court on a motion filed pursuant to this rule. A motion filed in the court under this section must be filed in accordance with s. 809.14.
Source: WI Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/statutes/809.12Fetched: 10/7/2026