Poston v. Western Dairy Products Co.

Prior to October 18, 1929, plaintiffs owned and operated a dairy farm a few miles West of Spokane. They distributed their own product at the doorstep in Spokane, for which purpose they owned and maintained all necessary equipment. They also manufactured cottage cheese. Over a period of years, they had built up a steady and consistent demand for their products, under the trade name of “Stadacona Dairy.” They had two herds on their farm — one Guernsey, the other Holstein. Their milk trade consisted of two groups — one for Stadacona Guernsey, and the other Stadacona Holstein. Both brands were…