American Snacks, Inc. v. Schaul

On May 12, 1969 American Snacks, Inc. filed a complaint in chancery seeking injunctive relief against use of the trade mark and trade name, “Amy Joy Donuts,” by defendants Richard and Rosemary Schaul in connection with the operation of a doughnut bake shop at 7248 Milwaukee Avenue, Niles, Illinois. The case was assigned to Judge Lupe. On June 30, 1969 plaintiff filed a petition for temporary injunction to restrain use of the trade name during pendency of the suit. Upon plaintiff’s discovery that the Schauls on January 1, 1968, had leased the premises in question to Herman and Ann Blattner,…