Bruno Wine & Spirits, Inc. v. Guimarra Vineyards

DECISION AND ORDER

WARREN, District Judge.

BACKGROUND

The pretrial motion presently before the Court in this action raises an issue of first impression regarding the statutory exception to the notice requirement for termination or change in dealership status under the Wisconsin Fair Dealership Law, Wis. Stat. § 135.01 et seq. (1974).

In the spring of 1978, plaintiff Bruno Wines and Spirits, Inc., and defendant Guimarra Vineyards entered into a dealership agreement under which plaintiff was granted a franchise to sell and distribute defendant’s wines in the State of Wisconsin. That dealership…