Ter Maat v. Barnett

This appeal involves the application of sec. 815.24, Stats., governing the right of an officer to require security for the execution of a judgment. Ronald J. Forslin appeals from an order dismissing his petition for an order directing the Winnebago County Sheriffs Department to waive its requirement of an indemnity bond for the execution of a judgment. The plain meaning of sec. 815.24 requires "reasonable doubt" to be established before security may be required. Because we conclude that reasonable doubt was not established in this case, we reverse this case and remand it to the circuit court.

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