International Nickel Co. v. Ford Motor Co.

GODDARD, District Judge.

These are cross-motions for the production of documents under Rule 34 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, 28 U.S.C.A.

The suit is brought by plaintiff for alleged infringement of its patent, No. 2,485,760, by defendants in the manufacture of crankshafts for automobiles. Defendants deny infringement and allege invalidity of the patent. The patent in suit relates to a unique ferrous alloy, a type of cast iron, said to have improved and unusual combinations of properties.

Plaintiff seeks extensive production of various correspondence, analyses, reports, et al., from…