Wyatt v. Hall's Portrait Studio
New York Supreme Court
Motion made by the plaintiff as guardian ad litem to revive this action in her name as administratrix.
1Opinion of the CourtSeabury, J.
This is a motion for an order permitting the administratrix of the goods, chattels and credits of Helen Wyatt, deceased, to revive an action which was originally brought by the said Helen Wyatt against Hall’s Portrait Studio. The action was brought by Helen Wyatt, pursuant to sections 50 and 51 of the Civil Rights Law, for an injunction and damages for the unauthorized use of her name and picture. The question presented» for determination is whether the cause of action alleged survived the death of the plaintiff. The statute under which the cause of action arose does not contain any provision…
2Cases cited5 opinions
- Roberson v. . Rochester Folding Box Co.New York Court of Appeals · 1902
- Hegerich v. . KeddieNew York Court of Appeals · 1885
- Cregin v. . Brooklyn Crosstown Railroad Co.New York Court of Appeals · 1878
- Rhodes v. . Sperry Hutchinson Co.New York Court of Appeals · 1908
- Schuyler v. . CurtisNew York Court of Appeals · 1895
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- Russell v. BooksNew York Supreme Court · 1959
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