Peters v. MacHikas

Opinion by

Me. Justice Bell,

Platon P'eters, an individual trading under the fictitious name of “Majestic Restaurant” which is located at 2442 Kensington Avenue, Philadelphia, filed a complaint in equity to restrain defendants, who are also engaged in the restaurant business at 3171 Kensington Avenue, Philadelphia, from using the trade name of “Majestic Grille”. Defendants’ restaurant is on the same street as plaintiff’s, approximately 7 blocks away.

We summarize the Chancellor’s findings:

In 1924 plaintiff, defendant Machikas, and George Anagnastou formed a partnership to operate a restaurant…