Legal Opinion
Sizzler Family Steak Houses v. Western Sizzlin Steak House, Inc.
Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
Decided June 26, 1986No. 85-8908PublishedCited by 40 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
VANCE, Circuit Judge:
This is the latest skirmish in a trademark battle which has been raging between two steak house chains since 1967. On a motion by plaintiff Sizzler Restaurants International, Inc. (“Sizzler”), the district court held defendant Western Sizzlin, Inc. (“Western”) in civil contempt for violating an order restricting Western’s use of the word “Sizzlin.” It also imposed sanctions for the contemptuous conduct, and placed what Western claims are additional restrictions on its use of “Sizzlin.” Both parties now appeal. We affirm with respect to Western's appeal and dismiss…
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