Costs may be set off
Wis. Stat. § 814.12
in effectIf, in any action, a recovery be had by one party and costs be awarded to the other the court may set off one against the other and render judgment for the balance.
Source: WI Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/statutes/814.12Fetched: 10/7/2026
