Italiani v. Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Corp.

This action was brought to recover damages arising out of alleged plagiarism on the part of defendant, of a moving picture scenario which was the composition of plaintiff. A general demurrer to the amended complaint was sustained without leave to amend. This appeal is prosecuted from a judgment of dismissal thereafter entered against plaintiff.

The sole question involved is whether or not the action is barred by the statute of limitations. Appellant contends that the action is governed by the three year period provided in section 338, subdivision 3, of the Code of Civil Procedure. If this is…