Waukesha County

Request to Reopen a Small Claims Action

A Default Judgment was Entered Because You Didn't Appear

Either because you just didn't go or because you were not properly notified (valid defense).....

Below you will find basic instructions for handling your court matter and most of the forms you will need to get from the beginning to the end of the process.

Small Claims-Defendant Request to Reopen Packet
Number	Name	Downloads
SC-511A	Petition to Answer or to Reopen Small Claims Action with Mail Service (799.14(1), Wis. Stats.)	PDF Word
SC-511B	Order on Petition to Answer or to Reopen Small Claims Action with Mail Service	PDF Word
SC-515A	Motion to Reopen Small Claims Judgment	PDF Word
SC-515B	Order on Motion to Reopen Small Claims Judgment	PDF Word

Small Claims Service Packet
Number	Name	Downloads
SC-6000V	Basic Guide to Wisconsin Small Claims Actions	Word
SC-6050V	Pre-Judgment: Basic Steps to Small Claims Service	Word
	Waukesha County Sheriff's Department FAQ's	Visit Link
SC-5100V	Affidavit of Service of SC-500 Summons and Complaint Eviction (Small Claims)	PDF Word
SC-5110V	Affidavit of Service of SC-500 Summons and Complaint Corporation or Limited Liability Company - Non-Eviction (Small Claims)	PDF Word
SC-5120V	Affidavit of Service of SC-500 Summons and Complaint Individual/Sole Proprietorship/Partnership - Non-Eviction (Small Claims)	PDF Word
SC-5160V	Publication Summons and Notice (Small Claims)	PDF Word
SC-5130V	Affidavit of Mailing (Small Claims)	PDF Word

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Request to Reopen a Small Claims Action

A Default Judgment was Entered Because You Didn't Appear