Advertisers Exchange, Inc. v. Bayless Drug Store, Inc.

AVIS, District Judge.

This action is based on the copyright law and alleges that defendant in advertising its business violated the rights of plaintiff under its copyright.

Plaintiff alleges it has entered in the regular way for copyright two books containing certain symbols of advertising, and alleges as to these that the notice of copyright is affixed to each pamphlet.

Defendant’s motion alleges (1) because the complaint does not state a claim upon which relief can be granted, and (2) because it does not show that the amount in controversy is $3,000 exclusive of interest and costs.

The second…