Legal Opinion
Jos. Schlitz Brewing Co. v. Central Beverage Co.
Indiana Court of Appeals
Decided February 3, 1977No. 1-1075A172PublishedCited by 61 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtLowdermilk, J.
Defendant-appellant, Jos. Schlitz Brewing Company (Schlitz) appeals from the judgment of the trial court awarding plaintiff-appellee, Central Beverage Co., Inc. (Central) compensatory damages in the amount of $1,661.00, punitive damages in the amount of $50,000.00, and an injunction.
The facts necessary for our disposition of this appeal are as follows: Central is a multiple brand beer wholesaler licensed to distribute beer in Indiana. From 1934 to June 29, 1966, Central had been distributing Schlitz beer products primarily in Delaware County, Indiana, as a partnership. On June 29,1966,…
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