Zelensky v. Viking Equipment Co.

Soule, J. † —

This proceeding started as a simple action by Eugene Zelensky, the assignee of a Norwegian manufacturer, to collect an account from a local distributor. It developed into a sharp controversy arising from a counterclaim by the distributor.

Simonsen Radio A/S is a Norwegian corporation which manufactures echo-sounding and sonar equipment suitable for use on fishing vessels. It also manufactures a very advanced line of experimental electronic equipment for research purposes. For the purposes of this action, plaintiff Zelensky’s interests are identical with Simonsen Radio A/S, and in…