Legal Opinion
Lawton v. United States
District Court, E.D. Virginia
Decided June 13, 1956No. Civ. A. No. 2193PublishedCited by 2 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
STERLING HUTCHESON, Chief Judge.
During May 1955, John C. Lawton and Birdie W. Lawton, his wife, who will be referred to as plaintiff or plaintiffs, visited an exhibition known as the Better Home Show in Richmond, Virginia. The show consisted of a number of exhibits presented by various manufacturers and retailers, most of which were of home appliances of the latest commercial design. The purpose was to advertise and display various commercial products designed for home use. Numerous exhibits maintaining booths gave prizes and small gifts to encourage attendance. It was extensively advertised…
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3Cited by2 opinions
- Simmons v. United StatesDistrict Court, D. Maryland · 1961
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