Legal Opinion

Christy v. Murphy

New York Supreme Court

Decided February 15, 1856PublishedCited by 8 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

Clerke, Justice.

It is now well established that the court Will grant an injunction against the use by one tradesman of the trade-marks of another, Will this protection be extended to enterprises undertaken for the purpose of affording amusement or recreation to the public 1

With regard to trade, it may be alleged that the interests of commerce and the encouragement of industry manifestly require and deserve the interposition of the court; while the well-being of society is not sufficiently concerned to require the extension of this species of protection to undertakings of which the main, if…

2Cited by8 opinions

  1. Glen & Hall Manufacturing Co. v. HallCommission of Appeals · 1874
  2. Corwin v. DalyThe Superior Court of New York City · 1860
  3. Hegeman & Co. v. HegemanNew York Court of Common Pleas · 1880
  4. Mitchel H. Mark Realty Corp. v. HirschAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1917
  5. Kingsley v. JacobyNew York Supreme Court · 1892

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