Jeppson v. United Television, Inc.

In addition to the observations made in the dissent by Chief Justice Ellett, that the plaintiff’s name was not actually used to advertise or in connection with any product or service, I think the following observations are also pertinent.

It should be realized that living in an organized society imposes some obligations of consideration for others in the pursuit of their interests, so long as that does not unduly infringe upon our own. With each of the benefits to be enjoyed there are some disadvantages to be endured. With the telephone it is common knowledge that everyone expects to get some…