Fraser v. Singer
Cases that cite this one
3 later published cases cite this decision.
- Multiple Realty, Inc. v. Multiple Listing Service, Inc. (Ga. 1964)
- Akron Pest Control v. Radar Exterminating Co. (Ga. Ct. App. 1995)
- Citizens Jewelry Co. v. Savelle Jewelry Co. (Ga. 1963)
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Opinion
1. The adjective “casual,” a descriptive word, is not such a word that may be exclusively appropriated as a trade name by a trader. 52 Am. Jur. 540-543, §§ 54-57.
2. While the words “casual corner” may through long use in connection with the petitioner’s business come to be understood by the public as designating the business of the petitioner, nevertheless the trade name “Singer’s Casual Shop” is not so similar as to be such a colorable imitation of “Casual Corner” as would be confusing or misleading to the public, in the exercise of ordinary care, such as would cause reasonable and cautious persons to believe it was in any way connected with the petitioner’s business and create unfair competition thereby. Hence, the court did not err in sustaining the general demurrers to the petition as amended and in dismissing the same. See Industrial Investment Co. v. Mitchell, 164 Ga. 437 (138 S. E. 908); First Federal Sav. & Loan Assn. v. First Finance & Thrift corp., 207 Ga. 695 (64 S. E. 2d 58).
Judgment affirmed.
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