New Iberia Extract of Tabasco Pepper Co. v. E. McIlhenny's Son
Supreme Court of Louisiana
Appeal from Nineteenth Judicial District Court, Parish of Iberia; James Simon, Judge. Action by the New Iberia Extract of Tabasco Pepper Company, Limited, against E. Mcllhenny’s Son and others. Prom a judgment for defendants, plaintiff appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtLand, J.
Plaintiff, a manufacturer of a certain pepper sauce, styled “Extract of Tabasco Pepper,” sued the defendant, the manufacturer of the well-known “Tabasco” sauce, for $30,000 damages for libel upon the business and occupation of the plaintiff. Both parties are corporations domiciled in the parish of Iberia, La.
The charge of libel was based on a circular letter issued by the defendant, in form as follows:
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“E. M. McIlhenny’s Son v. Infringers.
“New Iberia, La. July 17, 1906.
“Rafferty & Hozier, New York, N. Y.
“Dear Sirs: It has come to our attention that various persons are seeking to secure…
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