Legal Opinion
Dills v. Delira Corp.
California Court of Appeal
Decided October 16, 1956No. Civ. 20771PublishedCited by 25 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtMoore, P. J.
Appellant sued for a declaration that Dills, Dowd and Hire are associated as partners and that the partnership owns the idea, format and style for the Wild Bill Hickok radio shows. His demands rejected, he appeals.
In order fairly to appraise the contentions now urged for a reversal of the judgment, a glimpse into the background of the controversy is necessary.
During 1949 Dills and Dowd were merchandise manager and buyer for a popular emporium. After a conference with other merchants, a group of them agreed that a new name and personality should be originated and advertised for the purpose of…
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