Western Union Tel. Co. v. American Bell Tel. Co.
U.S. Circuit Court for the District of Massachusetts
In Equity. Bill by the Western Union Telegraph Company and others against the American Bell Telephone Company for discovery and accounting. Heard On motion of complainants to dismiss without prejudice.
1Opinion of the Court
Colt, Circuit Judge.
This case was heard on motion of complainants to dismiss the bill without prejudice, on payment of costs. On November 16, 1888, the complainants filed the present bill against the defendant, praying for discovery' and account, under a certain contract. The defendant answered, denying the equities of the bill. The complainants then filed a general replication. On May 28, 1886, the case was referred to a master by agreement of counsel, and the following order was made by the court:
“ And now, to wit, May 28, 1886, upon agreement of parties filed, it is ordered that the…
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