Wisconsin § 96.19 - Restraint of trade.
Full text of Wisconsin Wisconsin Statutes § 96.19 — Restraint of trade., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 96.19. Restraint of trade.
In any civil or criminal action or proceeding for violation of any rule of statutory or common law against monopolies or combinations in restraint of trade, proof that the act complained of was done in compliance with this chapter or a marketing order or agreement issued under this chapter and in furtherance of the purposes and provisions of this chapter shall be a complete defense to such action or proceeding. 96.19 History History: 1981 c. 283 s. 42 ; Stats. 1981 s. 96.19.
Source: official Wisconsin text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Wisconsin Statutes § 96.19 cover?
Section 96.19 ("Restraint of trade.") is part of the Wisconsin Statutes, the codified statutory law of Wisconsin. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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