Rule 801.51. Challenges to improper venue

Any 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.

Committee Notes

Judicial Council Note, 1983: This section sets forth the procedure for challenging the plaintiff’s initial choice of venue on the grounds that it fails to comply with the provisions of s. 801.50 or any other statute specifying proper venue. The former statute’s 2-stage proceeding was unnecessary and tended to create confusion for unwary litigants. [Bill 324-S]