Legal Opinion
California Western School of Law v. California Western University
California Court of Appeal
Decided November 23, 1981No. Civ. 22628PublishedCited by 7 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Opinion
COLOGNE, J.
California Western University (University) appeals from a judgment in a name infringement action. The court, sitting without a jury, permanently enjoined University from using a name similar to that of California Western School of Law (Law School).
University was incorporated in 1973, under the name of Tom Neal, Inc. Since July 1974, it has used the name California Western University. Its principal place of business is Santa Ana, California. University offers bachelor, masters and doctorate (but not in the subject of law) degrees.
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