It shall be a defense for a franchisor, to any action brought under this act by a franchisee, if it be shown that said franchisee has failed to substantially comply with requirements imposed by the franchise and other agreements ancillary or collateral thereto.
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 56:10-9
Action against franchisor; defenses
Applied in 2 court decisions — leading case Mercedes-Benz of Na v. Dept. of Mv (1984)
Most recently applied in Mall Chevrolet Inc v. General Motors LLC (April 2024)
L.1971, c. 356, s. 9, eff
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