Gautier v. Pro-Football, Inc.
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York
1Opinion of the CourtShientag, J.
Plaintiff brings this action alleging that defendants, without authorization, used his name and picture for advertising purposes and purposes of trade in violation of section 51 of the Civil Bights Law. Plaintiff received a judgment of $500 which was unanimously affirmed by the Appellate Term. By permission of this court, defendants have appealed from the determination of the Appellate Term.
Plaintiff is a well-known showman and performer who produces and presents acts with trained ponies, dogs and monkeys. On December 5, 1948, the plaintiff performed his act at GLriffith Stadium, Washington,…
2Cases cited19 opinions
- Winters v. New YorkSupreme Court of the United States · 1948
- Roberson v. . Rochester Folding Box Co.New York Court of Appeals · 1902
- Sidis v. FR Pub. CorporationCourt of Appeals for the Second Circuit · 1940
- Binns v. Vitagraph Co. of AmericaNew York Court of Appeals · 1913
- Sperry & Hutchinson Co. v. RhodesSupreme Court of the United States · 1911
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- Uhlaender v. HenricksenDistrict Court, D. Minnesota · 1970
- Bernstein v. National Broadcasting CompanyDistrict Court, District of Columbia · 1955
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