(2)

802.06 (2) is so raised, it need not be set forth in a subsequent pleading.

802.02(4)

(4)

 

Effect of failure to deny.

Averments in a pleading to which a responsive pleading is required, other than those as to the fact, nature and extent of injury and damage, are admitted when not denied in the responsive pleading, except that a party whose prior pleadings set forth all denials and defenses to be relied upon in defending a claim for contribution need not respond to such claim. Averments in a pleading to which no responsive pleading is required or permitted shall be taken as denied or avoided.

802.02(5)

(5)

 

Pleadings to be concise and direct; consistency.

802.02(5)(a)

(a)

Each averment of a pleading shall be simple, concise, and direct. No technical forms of pleading or motions are required.

802.02(5)(b)

(b)

A party may set forth 2 or more statements of a claim or defense alternatively or hypothetically, either in one claim or defense or in separate claims or defenses. When 2 or more statements are made in the alternative and one of them if made independently would be sufficient, the pleading is not made insufficient by the insufficiency of one or more of the alternative statements. A party may also state as many separate claims or defenses as the party has regardless of consistency and whether based on legal or equitable grounds. All statements shall be made subject to the obligations set forth in s.