Associated Wisconsin Contractors v. Lathers

The gist of appellant’s argument is that this annual percentage assessment on members based on bids accepted by federal, state, or county authorities is the exaction of a tribute against public moneys; and that whether or not actual injury is shown, the mere tendency to chill competition, to. increase costs of public projects, or open the door to vicious practices, is illegal.

Is the complaint sufficient against the demurrer? An agreement limited to having a common treasury into which a certain percentage of the revenue from public contracts is to be paid falls under condemnation of the rule…