Lozier Motor Co. v. Ball

The plaintiff is a corporation engaged in the manufacture of marine boats, motors and automobiles at Plattsburg, N. Y. From about 1900 to September 17. 1906, the defendant Burwell was employed by the plaintiff under a ten-year contract as general superintendent and purchasing agent and, during a portion of that time and up ti October, 1904, was a member of its board of directors.

Prior to 1903, the plaintiff experienced more or less difficulty in turning out finished work at its factory, and, there fore, had occasion to contract with outside shops.

On January 1, 1903, the defendants formed the…