Wisconsin § 181.0810 Removal of directors by judicial proceeding.

Wisconsin Statutes

§ 181.0810 — Removal of directors by judicial proceeding.

Wisconsin § 181.0810

Ch. 181Nonstock corporations

Subch.subch. VIII of ch. 181 SUBCHAPTER VIII

DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS

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Wis. Stat. § 181.0810 (2026).

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0810(1) (1) Grounds for removal. The circuit court for the county where a corporation’s principal office is located may remove a director of the corporation from office in a proceeding commenced either by the corporation or by its members holding at least 10 percent of the voting power of any class, if the court finds all of the following:
0810(1)(a) (a) That the director engaged in fraudulent or dishonest conduct, or gross abuse of authority or a final judgment has been entered finding that the director has violated a fiduciary duty or a duty under ss. 181.0831 to 181.0833 .
0810(1)(b) (b) That removal is in the best interest of the corporation.
0810(2) (2) Bar from serving. A court that removes a director may bar the director from serving on the board for a perio

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181.0810
181.0810(1) (1) Grounds for removal. The circuit court for the county where a corporation’s principal office is located may remove a director of the corporation from office in a proceeding commenced either by the corporation or by its members holding at least 10 percent of the voting power of any class, if the court finds all of the following:
181.0810(1)(a) (a) That the director engaged in fraudulent or dishonest conduct, or gross abuse of authority or a final judgment has been entered finding that the director has violated a fiduciary duty or a duty under ss. 181.0831 to 181.0833 .
181.0810(1)(b) (b) That removal is in the best interest of the corporation.
181.0810(2) (2) Bar from serving. A court that removes a director may bar the director from serving on the board for a period prescribed by the court.
181.0810(3) (3) Corporation as defendant. If members commence a proceeding under sub. (1) , the corporation shall be made a party defendant.