Wis. Stat. § 810.13
Although an original taking of property is lawful, its subsequent detention may be unlawful. Capitol Sand & Gravel Co. v. Waffenschmidt, 71 Wis. 2d 227, 237 N.W.2d 745 (1976). While a wrongful detention claim may arise when an initially lawful possession becomes unlawful by exceeding the owner's authorization, this is not the only factual scenario that gives rise to such a claim. A wrongful detention claim may arise against a possessor of previously converted or wrongfully taken property. Mueller v. TL90108, LLC, 2020 WI 7, 390 Wis. 2d 34, 938 N.W.2d 566, 17-1962.