Raymond v. Russell
Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court
Bill in equity to restrain the defendants, the proprietors of a mercantile agency, from publishing the plaintiff’s name and business standing in their records and books. The defendants demurred to the bill for want of equity. The case was heard on the bill and demurrer, before W. Mien, J., who reserved it for the consideration of the full court.
1Opinion of the CourtMorton, C. J.
It is not within the jurisdiction of a court of equity to restrain by injunction representations as to the character and standing of the plaintiff, or as to his property, although such representations may be false, if there is no breach of trust or of contract involved. Boston Diatite Co. v. Florence Manuf. Co. 114 Mass. 69, .and cases cited. Whitehead v. Kitson, 119 Mass. 484. Prudential Assur. Co. v. Knott, L. R,. 10 Ch. 142.
■ The bill before us alleges that the defendants have published, and intend to publish in the future, the name and business standing of the plaintiff in the records and…
2Cases cited2 opinions
- Boston Diatite Co. v. Florence Manufacturing Co.Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court · 1873
- Whitehead v. KitsonMassachusetts Supreme Judicial Court · 1876
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