Richardson Shoe Machinery Co. v. Essex Machine Co.
Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court
Bill in EQUITY, filed in the Superior Court on November 20, 1909, to enforce the specific performance of the following agreement in writing: “ Whereas the Essex Machine Co., and the Richardson Shoe Machinery Co., both of Lynn, Mass., are engaged in producing a Cutting Press for Dieing out Uppers of Boots and Shoes: It is hereby agreed as follows: “ Each of the aforesaid Companies is to pay one half of all expenses incurred in the making of the experimental machine and any…
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Bill in EQUITY, filed in the Superior Court on November 20, 1909, to enforce the specific performance of the following agreement in writing: “ Whereas the Essex Machine Co., and the Richardson Shoe Machinery Co., both of Lynn, Mass., are engaged in producing a Cutting Press for Dieing out Uppers of Boots and Shoes: It is hereby agreed as follows: “ Each of the aforesaid Companies is to pay one half of all expenses incurred in the making of the experimental machine and any further machines which they may mutually agree upon, and the cost of obtaining patents, etc., and each is to own an…
1Opinion of the CourtSheldon, J.
It is undisputed that the agreement now sought to be enforced was made concerning the machine then in process of construction and embodying the invention and improvements of Reed, which is mentioned in the plaintiff’s bill. The plaintiff contends that by the correct construction of this agreement it is now entitled to a decree declaring that it is jointly interested with the defendant in the invention and improvements, and ordering the defendant to assign to it a one half interest therein and in the application for letters patent now pending in the name of the defendant as assignee of Reed.…
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