Ross v. Montana Union Ry. Co.

Knowles, J.,

(charging jury.) 1. The issues in this case are presented in the pleadings, which will he furnished you, to take to your rooms in considering the matter presented for your consideration. The plaintiff claims to be the inventor of an improved dump-car. The defendants claim, — First, that he was not the inventor of this dump-car; second, that, if he was the inventor, it has no novelty in it, — that it is not new in the souse that that word is understood in patent laws; and, third, that if he was the inventor, thoy have a license to use these cars if they are used, — a sort of an…