Bush v. National School Studios, Inc.
Court of Appeals of Wisconsin
1Opinion of the CourtCane, P.J.
National School Studios, Inc., appeals a judgment awarding damages to Thomas Bush because it terminated his dealership agreement in vio lation of the Wisconsin Fair Dealership Law (WFDL). National contends that:(1) Bush is not a "dealer" under the WFDL;(2) Even if the WFDL applies, Bush is excluded from its protection because he is a "door-to-door" salesman;(3) Minnesota law governs the employment contract between the parties;(4) The trial court erred by awarding damages for both loss of income and loss of "territory rights."
Because the parties' agreements created a dealership, and because…
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