Legal Opinion
Bomann Golf, Inc. v. Cosmos Industries, Inc.
Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Decided June 9, 1972No. 71-1864PublishedCited by 5 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
THORNBERRY, Circuit Judge:
Defendants appeal from a preliminary injunction entered by the district court pursuant to the Florida Deceptive Trade Practices Act, Fla.Stat. § 817.71, F.S.A. The facts, as found by the district court and supported by substantial evidence, are set out below.
Plaintiff, a Florida corporation, is a manufacturer and seller of golf equipment. In 1968, plaintiff began advertising its specialized Bomann Bomber golf club in several golf magazines and thereafter sold Bombers to more than 600 golf pros and country clubs. Pursuant to a mail order campaign already begun, in…
2Cases cited5 opinions
- John C. Marston, Etc. v. American Employers Insurance Co., Rita J. Wallace, Administratrix v. American Employers Insurance Co.Court of Appeals for the First Circuit · 1971
- Vernon Hogue and Standard Laundry and Cleaners, Inc., of Benton, Arkansas v. Pellerin Laundry MacHinery Sales Company, Inc.Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit · 1965
- Guardian Title Co., Inc. v. Irving Sulmeyer, Receiver in the Matter of Moral Investments, Inc., a California CorporationCourt of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit · 1969
- Conway v. SpenceDistrict Court of Appeal of Florida · 1960
- Green Manor Const. Co. v. PUNTA GORDA READY MIX. CON., INC.District Court of Appeal of Florida · 1963
3Cited by5 opinions
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- Petrites v. Bradford & CompanyCourt of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1981
- Sandra Fredericks v. John D. ElliotCourt of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit · 1983
- Sandra Fredericks v. John D. ElliotCourt of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit · 1983