Loew's Inc. v. Wolff

JAMES M. CARTER, District Judge.

This case raises novel questions concerning literary property; and warranties, express and implied, in the sale thereof. The case arises under the diversity jurisdiction of this court.

On March 21, 1949, defendants, Victoria Wol/ and Erich Wolff, sold to the plaintiff, Loew’s Inc., a story in manuscript form entitled, “Case History.” On that date, a regular form contract used by plaintiff was executed by the defendants. The present action is based upon alleged violations of certain provisions of this contract.

The facts, as disclosed at the trial which led up to…