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Can you summarize WIST 134.19?
Miscellaneous trade regulations. > Fraud on exemption laws.
Short Summary
This provision, found in the Wisconsin Statutes under the Regulation of Trade section, pertains to any person, whether as principal, agent, or attorney, who engages in fraud on exemption laws. Specifically, it prohibits the sending or causing to be sent out of the state any claim for debt with the intent to deprive a bona fide resident of Wisconsin of their rights under the state’s exemption laws. This is done for the purpose of collecting the debt through attachment, garnishment, or other mesne process. The provision applies when the creditor, debtor, and the person or corporation owing the debtor the money are all within the jurisdiction of Wisconsin courts. Violators of this provision may be fined between $10 and $50 for each offense.
Whom does it apply to?
Any person who, with intent to deprive a bona fide resident of Wisconsin of their rights under the state's exemption laws, sends or causes to be sent out of the state any claim for debt for the purpose of collection through attachment, garnishment, or other mesne process
What does it govern?
Fraud on exemption laws
What are exemptions?
No exemptions are mentioned.
What are the Penalties?
A fine of not more than $50 nor less than $10 for each offense
Jurisdiction
Wisconsin