Chapter 788 — ARBITRATION

788.01 Arbitration clauses in contracts enforceable. A provision in any written contract to settle by arbitration a controversy thereafter arising out of the contract, or out of the refusal to perform the whole or any part of the contract, or an agreement in writing between 2 or …

788.015 Agreement to arbitrate real estate transaction disputes. A provision in any written agreement between a purchaser or seller of real estate and a real estate broker, or between a purchaser and seller of real estate, to submit to arbitration any controversy between them ari…

788.02 Stay of action to permit arbitration. If any suit or proceeding be brought upon any issue referable to arbitration under an agreement in writing for such arbitration, the court in which such suit is pending, upon being satisfied that the issue involved in such suit or proc…

788.03 Court order to arbitrate; procedure. The party aggrieved by the alleged failure, neglect or refusal of another to perform under a written agreement for arbitration may petition any court of record having jurisdiction of the parties or of the property for an order directing…

788.04 Arbitrators, how chosen. (1) If, in the agreement, provision is made for a method of naming or appointing an arbitrator or arbitrators or an umpire that method shall be followed. If no method is provided in the agreement, or if a method is provided and any party thereto fa…

788.05 Court procedure. Any application to the court May 22, 2026, are designated by NOTES. (Published 5-22-26) 3 Updated 23-24 Wis. Stats. hereunder shall be made and heard in the manner provided by law for the making and hearing of motions, except as otherwise herein expressly …

788.06 Hearings before arbitrators; procedure. (1) When more than one arbitrator is agreed to, all of the arbitrators shall hear the case unless all parties agree in writing to proceed with a lesser number. (2) Any arbitrator may issue a subpoena under ch. 885 or may furnish blan…

788.07 Depositions. Upon petition, approved by the arbitrators or by a majority of them, any court of record in and for the county in which such arbitrators, or a majority of them, are sitting may direct the taking of depositions to be used as evidence before the arbitrators, in …

788.08 Written awards. The award must be in writing and must be signed by the arbitrators or by a majority of them. History: 1979 c. 32 s. 64; Stats. 1979 s. 788.08.

788.09 Court confirmation award, time limit. At any time within one year after the award is made any party to the arbitration may apply to the court in and for the county within which such award was made for an order confirming the award, and thereupon the court must grant such a…

788.10 and 788.11. Milwaukee Police Ass’n v. City of Milwaukee, 92 Wis. 2d 145, 285 N.W.2d 119 (1979). 788.10 Vacation of award, rehearing by arbitrators. (1) In either of the following cases the court in and for the county wherein the award was made must make an order vacating t…

788.11 Modification of award. (1) In either of the following cases the court in and for the county wherein the award was made must make an order modifying or correcting the award upon the application of any party to the arbitration: (a) Where there was an evident material miscalc…

788.12 Judgment. Upon the granting of an order confirming, modifying or correcting an award, judgment may be entered in conformity therewith in the court wherein the order was granted. History: 1979 c. 32 s. 64; Stats. 1979 s. 788.12. There is no statutory authority for awarding …

788.13 Notice of motion to change award. Notice of a motion to vacate, modify or correct an award must be served upon the adverse party or attorney within 3 months after the award is filed or delivered, as prescribed by law for service of notice of a motion in an action. For the …

788.14 Papers filed with motion regarding award; entry of judgment, effect of judgment. (1) Any party to a proceeding for an order confirming, modifying or correcting an award shall, at the time the order is filed with the clerk of circuit court for the entry of judgment thereon,…

788.15 Appeal from order or judgment. An appeal may be taken from an order confirming, modifying, correcting or vacating an award, or from a judgment entered upon an award, as from an order or judgment in an action. History: 1979 c. 32 s. 64; Stats. 1979 s. 788.15.

788.17 Title of act. This chapter may be referred to as “The Wisconsin Arbitration Act”. History: 1979 c. 32 s. 64; Stats. 1979 s. 788.17. History: 1979 c. 32 s. 64; Stats. 1979 s. 788.18. May 22, 2026, are designated by NOTES. (Published 5-22-26)

788.18 Not retroactive. The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to contracts made prior to June 19, 1931.