Pearson Co. v. Cohen

The appellant brought this action to enjoin the maintenance by appellee of a certain sign, and to prohibit the use of the word “Furniture” in appellee’s advertising, in such manner as to interfere with appellant’s business. The trial court found for the appellee and denied any relief. This appeal followed.

The appellant corporation operates several storés in the city of Indianapolis. Among them is the Hoosier Outfitting Company, by which name the appellant will be referred to. The appellee is a partnership trading under the name and style of Hoosier Paint and Linoleum Company.

Hoosier…