Legal Opinion
Pfaudler v. Pfaudler Co.
New York Supreme Court
Decided February 15, 1921PublishedCited by 6 opinions
Motion for judgment on demurrer.
1Opinion of the CourtRodenbeck, J.
The cause of action alleged in the complaint rests upon the question whether or not the use of the plaintiff’s surname by the defendant constitutes a violation of the Civil Bights Law (§§ 50, 51) which prohibits a corporation from using the name of a person for advertising purposes or for purposes of trade. There are no equitable considerations stated in the complaint. There is no charge of unfair competition or that the plaintiff has been specially injured in his character, reputation or property. It is alleged that the plaintiff gave the defendant permission to use the name “Pfaudler” in…
2Cases cited8 opinions
- Roberson v. . Rochester Folding Box Co.New York Court of Appeals · 1902
- Chas. S. Higgins Co. v. Higgins Soap Co.New York Court of Appeals · 1895
- Smith v. . United States Casualty Co.New York Court of Appeals · 1910
- In re SnookNew York Court of Common Pleas · 1859
- Cutter v. . Gudebrod Brothers Co.New York Court of Appeals · 1901
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3Cited by6 opinions
- Levey v. Warner Bros. Pictures, Inc.District Court, S.D. New York · 1944
- Tanner-Brice Co. v. SimsSupreme Court of Georgia · 1931
- People v. Charles Scribner's SonsNew York City Magistrates' Court · 1954
- Orsini v. Eastern Wine Corp.New York Supreme Court · 1947
- Davis v. R. K. O. Radio Pictures, Inc.District Court, S.D. New York · 1936
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