Mosher v. Sawyer-Weber Tool Manufacturing Co.

Mr. Weber, of the defendant company, invented a tool known as “a crank pin re-turning tool” for the purpose of reclaiming and repairing crank shafts of automobiles. The tool was used in connection with a lathe and was considered a tool of some merit to parties operating garages. Defendant is engaged in manufacturing the tool. Plaintiff was a man past middle life and had spent considerable of his time in selling life insurance. The merits of the tool were brought to his attention and an interview followed with Mr. Sawyer of the defendant company and resulted in a temporary arrangement being…