Randolph Foods, Incorporated v. McLaughlin

The first impression gained from a survey of the record in this case is that there ought to be a better way for the parties to settle their differences. The printed record contains 2128 pages, and there are many hundreds of pages of briefs and arguments. This, perhaps, while unusual, would not be so striking were it not for the fact that after the issues which were tried in a hearing lasting over one month in the district court have finally been determined, many others remain for decision in another trial.

An added complication is found in the fact the parties are not agreed upon what was…