Charles J. Donnelly, Inc. v. Donnelly Bros., Inc.

These are two suits in equity brought by each complainant against the other as the respondent and praying that the respondent in each cause be enjoined and restrained from using the family name in a certain distinctive manner in connection with its business. They were heard together on bill, answer and proof by a superior court justice who entered a single final decree applicable to both causes granting the prayers of Charles J. Donnelly, Inc., hereinafter called “Charles,” and dismissing the bill of complaint brought by Donnelly Bros., Inc., hereinafter called “Thomas.” They are before us on…