§ 427.101 Short title
§ 427.102 Scope
§ 427.103 Definitions: “claim”; “debt collection”; “debt collector”
§ 427.104 Prohibited practices
§ 427.105 Remedies
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Terms Used In Wisconsin Statutes > Chapter 427 - Consumer transactions - debt collection

  • Attorney-at-law: A person who is legally qualified and licensed to practice law, and to represent and act for clients in legal proceedings.
  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • Liabilities: The aggregate of all debts and other legal obligations of a particular person or legal entity.
  • Obligation: An order placed, contract awarded, service received, or similar transaction during a given period that will require payments during the same or a future period.
  • Statute: A law passed by a legislature.
  • Trustee: A person or institution holding and administering property in trust.