Wisconsin § 779.42 Obtaining mechanic’s services by misrepresentation of interest in personal property.

Wisconsin Statutes

§ 779.42 — Obtaining mechanic’s services by misrepresentation of interest in personal property.

Wisconsin § 779.42

Ch. 779Liens

Subch.subch. IV of ch. 779 SUBCHAPTER IV

MECHANIC’S LIENS, ETC.

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Wis. Stat. § 779.42 (2026).

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779.42  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.

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779.42 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.