Black & Decker Manufacturing Co. v. Ann & Hope, Inc.

This is a bill in equity brought under the provisions of G. L. c. 93, §§ 14A-14D (Fair Trade Law), seeking relief in the form of an injunction and money damages by reason of the defendant’s alleged unfair competition. The defendant’s demurrer to the bill was sustained. Although the plaintiff was not denied leave to amend its bill, it did not move to do so and the bill was dismissed. Rule 23 of the Superior Court (1954). The case is before us on the plaintiff’s appeals from the interlocutory decree sustaining the demurrer and from the final decree dismissing the bill.

The bill alleges in…