Magowan v. New York Belting & Packing Co.

Name: Magowan v. New York Belting & Packing Co.
Cite: 141 U.S. 332
Year: 1891
Bluebook cite: Magowan v. New York Belting & Packing Co., 141 U.S. 332 (1891).
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URL: 141 U.S. 332
Item Type: case
Summary: The court reviews how the product was used and its use in the public. The court explained that "the Gately packing went at once into such an extensive public use as almost to supersede all packings made under other methods, and that that fact was pregnant evidence of its novelty, value, and usefulness."