Menley & James Laboratories, Ltd. v. Mott's Super Markets, Inc.

The plaintiff, a Delaware corporation, alleges that it brings this suit to protect and assert its rights under the so-called Connecticut Pair Trade Act. The defendant’s plea in abatement alleges that since October, 1961, the plaintiff has continuously, to the present time, transacted business in this state. The plea further asserts that the plaintiff has not procured a certificate of authority to transact business in Connecticut pursuant to § 33-396 of the General Statutes and therefore may not maintain this action by virtue of §33-412 (a). The plaintiff demurs on the ground that the sole…