Binns v. Vitagraph Co. of America

New York Court of Appeals · Decided 1913-12-30

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Chase, J. The Special Term found that the defendant used the plaintiff’s name and picture for the purposes of trade and advertising. It is asserted that the defendant by the way it used the plaintiff’s name and picture ■ held him up to public ridicule and contempt. In determining whether this action can be maintained it is immaterial whether the defendant’s use of the plaintiff’s name…

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