Legal Opinion

Kay Jewelry Co. v. Gay's Jewelry, Inc.

Court of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976)

Decided March 25, 1955PublishedCited by 8 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

MONTGOMERY, Justice.

This is an action filed by appellant, Kay Jewelry Company, seeking to enjoin Gay’s Jewelry, Inc., from using the name “Gay’s. Jewelry” in connection with its business and from doing or continuing to do certain other acts alleged to be prejudicial to appellant. It appeals from an .adverse judgment of the lower court.

The similarity of the names “Kay” and “Gay” is involved. Both parties • are engaged in the retail jewelry business; In order to understand the use of these two names by the parties to this action, a statement of the facts is necessary.

Kay Jewelry Company is…

2Cases cited7 opinions

  1. Stix, Baer & Fuller Dry Goods Co. v. American Piano Co.Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit · 1913
  2. Churchill Downs Distilling Co. v. Churchill Downs, Inc.Court of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976) · 1936
  3. Newport Sand Bank Co. v. Monarch Sand Mining Co.Court of Appeals of Kentucky · 1911
  4. Artiste Permanent Wave Co. v. HulsmanCourt of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976) · 1938
  5. Crutcher v. StarksCourt of Appeals of Kentucky · 1914

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3Cited by8 opinions

  1. Colston Investment Co. v. Home Supply Co.Court of Appeals of Kentucky · 2001
  2. Covington Inn Corp. v. White Horse Tavern, Inc.Court of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976) · 1969
  3. State v. BockesMissouri Court of Appeals · 1984
  4. Henderson v. Henderson Funeral Home Corp.Court of Appeals of Kentucky · 1958
  5. Jackson v. StephensCourt of Appeals of Kentucky · 1965

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