King Features Syndicate v. Courrier

This is a suit for specific performance of a written contract whereby it is alleged plaintiff agreed to furnish leased wire news reports to defendants for broadcasting in Fort Madison. The petition set forth a copy of the contract sued upon and prayed in the alternative for judgment against defendants for damages in the sum of $1918.80 for breach of said contract. The trial court dismissed plaintiff’s petition.

The plaintiff, King Features Syndicate, is a department of the Heai’st corporation and is engaged in the business of gathering news and furnishing news reports over leased wires to…