Laff v. John O. Butler Co.

Plaintiff, Robert M. Laff, a dentist, brought this action for breach of an alleged contract for royalties for the use of a trade secret. The trial court found that the defendant, John O. Butler Company, had agreed to pay royalties to plaintiff for the use of his formula in manufacturing a dental product. The trial court also found that the contract was still in effect and entered judgments against defendant, awarding damages to plaintiff for royalties due. Defendant’s motion for a new trial was denied and defendant appealed.

On appeal defendant contends that: (1) the decision of the trial…