Perry filed a bill against Truefitt, arguing that the name "Medicated Mexican Balm" was valuable to his business and that he should have exclusive right to prevent others from using it. The Court denied Perry the right to the name. However, Lord Longdale held that misrepresentation can be grounds for an injunction, stating that "a man is not to sell his own goods under the pretence that they are the goods of another man".
Perry submitted a claim against Truefitt, contending that the name "Medicated Mexican Balm" held significant value to his enterprise and he should possess exclusive permission to prevent others from utilizing it. The Court rejected Perry's request for the right to the name. However, Lord Longdale established that misrepresentation can serve as grounds for an injunction, stating that "a person is not permitted to sell their own goods under the guise that they are the products of another individual".