Scriven v. Wintersteen

Plaintiff instituted this action to secure an accounting of the income received, and disbursements made, by defendant while acting for plaintiff in developing, manufacturing, promoting and selling a patented bedside table. Defendant counterclaimed for damages for breach of contract. The resulting findings, conclusions and judgment were adverse to defendant and he has appealed. We have not had the benefit of a brief on plaintiff’s behalf.

An extended statement of facts will serve no useful purpose. Underlying contracts between the owners of the patent placed a value thereon of $100,000,…