Obtaining mechanic’s services by misrepresentation of interest in personal property

Wis. Stat. § 779.42
in effect
Sign in to generate a plain English summaryAsk Belisarius Agent
Any person who, for the purpose of inducing any mechanic, or keeper of a garage or shop, or the employer of a mechanic to transport, make, alter, repair or do any work on any personal property, makes any misrepresentation as to the nature or extent of the person’s interest in said property or as to any lien upon said property shall be fined not more than $200 or imprisoned not more than 6 months or both.
Source: WI Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/statutes/779.42Fetched: 10/7/2026
Wis. Stat. § 779.42 — Obtaining mechanic’s services by misrepresentation of interest in personal property | Wisconsin Statutes (updated through 2025 Wis. Act 247) | Corpus