Charles S. Higgins Co. v. Higgins Soap Co.
New York Supreme Court
Appeal from special term, Kings county. 'Action by the Charles S. Higgins Company against the Higgins Soap Company to enjoin defendant from manufacturing or selling soap under the name of the Higgins Soap Company. Judgment for defendant. Plaintiff appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtDykman, J.
William B. Higgins started a business of manufacturing soap in 1846. Charles S. Higgins, his son, became subsequently a partner with his father in the business. After the death of the elder Higgins, the business was acquired by Charles *802S. Higgins and John J. Morgan. They continued such owners until December, 1891, when the plaintiff was organized as a domestic corporation for the manufacturing and selling of soap. The proprietors, Higgins & Morgan, then assigned the property used in the manufacture of soap by them, real and personal, with the good will of the business, with the trade-marks,…
2Cases cited2 opinions
- Meneely v. . MeneelyNew York Court of Appeals · 1875
- Munro v. . TouseyNew York Court of Appeals · 1891
3Cited by1 opinion
- De Long v. De Long Hook & Eye Co.New York Supreme Court · 1894