Bobbs-Merrill Co. v. Straus
U.S. Circuit Court for the District of Southern New York
In Equity. Suit to enjoin the sale at retail of books containing a copyright novel, “The Castaway,” at a price less than $1 for each copy of the book. Such sales of such book are alleged to be in violation of the terms of a notice printed in each copy thereof upon the page immediately following the title-page and immediately below the statutory copyright notice.
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In Equity. Suit to enjoin the sale at retail of books containing a copyright novel, “The Castaway,” at a price less than $1 for each copy of the book. Such sales of such book are alleged to be in violation of the terms of a notice printed in each copy thereof upon the page immediately following the title-page and immediately below the statutory copyright notice. Defendants insist that the books containing such novel have been lawfully printed for sale to the general public, and to be read by the general public, and put upon the market and sold, and that the right of the owners of such books…
1Opinion of the CourtRay, District Judge
(after stating the facts as above). The main facts in this case are not disputed. They may be stated as follows:(1) The Bobbs-Merrill Company, the complainant, is, and at all times mentioned in the bill of complaint was, a corporation duly organized and existing under the laws of the state of Indiana, engaged in the business of publishing and selling books, and having its principal office in the city of Indianapolis, in the state of Indiana.(2) The complainant is, and at all times mentioned in the bill of complaint was, the owner and proprietor of a book or novel in one volume, entitled “The…
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