Jarvaise Academy of Beauty Culture v. St. Paul Institute of Cosmetology, Inc.

Plaintiffs appeal from an order denying their motion for a new trial.

The action is one to enjoin the defendants from using.the name “DeGuile” or “Madame DeGuile” in connection with the operation of a school and shop in St. Paul for training persons desiring to engage in the beauty shop business. There is also in the complaint a claim for recovery of damages for the alleged unauthorized use of these names. But it is conceded that no actual damages were proved, and no claim is now made on that ground.

The court made findings of fact and conclusions of law in favor of defendants. The only…