Wright Restaurant Co. v. Seattle Restaurant Co.
Washington Supreme Court
Appeal from a judgment of the superior court for King county, Tallman, J., entered March 24, 1911, upon sustaining a demurrer to the complaint, dismissing an action for an injunction.
1Opinion of the CourtEllis, J.
Action to enjoin the use of a trade-name in unfair competition. A general demurrer to the complaint was sustained. The action was dismissed. The plaintiffs have appealed.
The complaint in substance states that, for a long time prior to the incorporation of the plaintiff, Wright Restaurant Company, a corporation, the defendant, Chauncey Wright, was the sole owner of a restaurant, which he conducted at No. 164, Washington street, in the city of Seattle, under the name “Chauncey Wright’s Cafe,” which was painted in large letters upon the front window of the place of business; that he had built up…
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