Hulse v. Bonsack Mach. Co.
Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
Appeal from tlie Circuit Court of tlie United States for the Western District of Virginia. This was a suit by the Bonsack Machine Company against W. A. Hulse and R. H. Wright to enjoin the assignment of a patent.
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Appeal from tlie Circuit Court of tlie United States for the Western District of Virginia. This was a suit by the Bonsack Machine Company against W. A. Hulse and R. H. Wright to enjoin the assignment of a patent. Upon .the hearing in the circuit court, an injunction was granted, and the cause was referred to a master, to ascertain what wonld be proper compensation to be awarded to defendants under an. agreement by plaintiff to make such compensation (57 Fed. 519). Upon the coming in of the report, a final decree was entered, awarding $8,126.36. Both parties appeal. These are cross appeals…
1Opinion of the CourtSimonton, Circuit Judge
(after stating the facts). The contract be tween the Bonsack Machine Company and Hulse is in these words and figures:
“That the said company has this day employed the said Hulse to set up and operate its cigarette machines at a salary of §50 for the first month, and *866$65 per month thereafter, with such advance of salary, up to not exceeding $.75 per month, as the services of the said Hulse may justify. It is agreed that the said Hulse will serve the company wherever desired, the company to pay his railroad fares whenever traveling at the request of the company. No abatement will be made for…
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