Universal Statuary Corporation v. Claudie A. Gaines and Mary Gaines D/B/A Gaines Novelty Shop

After finding the thirteen copyrights on works of art sued upon valid and infringed, the District Court held that the infringements by appellees resulted in injury and damage to appellant and profits to appellees, and that neither could be accurately ascertained and computed. Appellant, in addition to other relief, was awarded damages in the total amount of $250 as a result of the infringement in lieu of actual damages and profits.

The appeal is from that part of the final judgment limiting the amount of damages to $250, appellant contending that the District court erred in failing and…