E. v. Prentice Dryer Co. v. Northwest Dryer & MacHinery Co.

This is a suit in which plaintiff alleges that defendants engaged in unfair competition in breach of a confidential relationship. Plaintiff seeks an injunction, a constructive trust, an accounting and damages. Plaintiff appeals from a decree in favor of defendants.

Plaintiff is engaged in the manufacture and sale of plywood veneer dryers. Defendant, Northwest Dryer & Machinery Co., is also engaged in the manufacture and sale of veneer dryers. Plaintiff’s suit is based upon the theory that defendants, through the conduct of Dale Gordon a former employee of plaintiff, have wrongfully…