Challenges to improper venue
Wis. Stat. § 801.51
in effectAny party may challenge venue, on the grounds of noncompliance with s. 801.50 or any other statute designating proper venue, by filing a motion for change of venue:
(1) At or before the time the party serves his or her first motion or responsive pleading in the action.
(2) After the time set forth in sub. (1), upon a showing that despite reasonable diligence, the party did not discover the grounds therefor at or before that time.
Source: WI Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/statutes/801.51Fetched: 10/7/2026