Standard Brands Inc. v. U. S. Partition & Packaging Corp.

GRUBB, District Judge.

The above-entitled actions have been consolidated for purpose of trial to the court on plaintiff’s causes of action for unfair competition and demand for equitable relief. Plaintiff’s claim for patent infringement and the respective counterclaims of the parties in action 57-C-235, as well as the question of money damages, have been severed under Rule 42(b) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, 28 U.S.C.A. Jurisdiction is grounded on diversity of citizenship.

Plaintiff, Standard Brands Incorporated, hereinafter called “Standard Brands,” is a Delaware corporation with…