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Terms Used In Wisconsin Statutes 342.02

  • Lien: A claim against real or personal property in satisfaction of a debt.
  • State: when applied to states of the United States, includes the District of Columbia, the commonwealth of Puerto Rico and the several territories organized by Congress. See Wisconsin Statutes 990.01
  • Statute: A law passed by a legislature.
  • United States: includes the District of Columbia, the states, the commonwealth of Puerto Rico and the territories organized by congress. See Wisconsin Statutes 990.01
   (1)   A lien given by statute or rule of law to a supplier of services or materials for the vehicle.
   (2)   A lien given by statute to the United States, this state or any political subdivision of this state.
   (3)   A security interest in a vehicle created by a manufacturer or dealer who holds the vehicle for sale, which shall be governed by the applicable provisions of ch. 409.