Associated Almond Growers of Paso Robles v. Wymond

DIETRICH, Circuit Judge.

This is an appeal from an interlocutory decree entered October 2, 1929; enjoining appellants from the performance of certain acts therein specified and referring the case to a special master for the trial of numerous issues, which will be hereinafter explained. The appellants are the defendants and herein will be so designated. The principal defendant, Associated Almond Growers of Paso Robles, a corporation, will be referred to as the Associated.

Some time prior to 1920 the Associated set on foot a project, the general purpose of which was to acquire title to large…