Newco Laundromat Co. v. a L D, Inc.

This is an appeal from a decree granting a temporary injunction, restraining defendant from delivering or making available laundromat equipment for use in a specified area in Chicago, Illinois.

Plaintiff, organized to conduct a self-service laundromat store, began negotiations in 1956 to buy Westinghouse laundromat equipment from defendant sole vendor of that equipment in Chicago. Becanse plaintiff was having difficulty arranging its lease at 2707 North Clark Street, its order from defendant was made contingent on getting the lease. Before this order was given, the parties discussed, and…