Simmons v. California Institute of Technology

Edward E. Simmons is an inventor who devised a strain sensitive element which is used in the measurement of impacts. He entered into a contract with California Institute of Technology concerning the payment of royalties under any licensing agreement made by him for its use and, subsequently, a contract with Baldwin Locomotive Works for the manufacture of his apparatus. The present action for *268declaratory relief was brought to have the first agreement declared rescinded, the second one declared void insofar as it confeis benefits upon the Institute, and for damages to the extent of benefits…