McFadden v. Nickel Processing Corp.

This case was tried before me without a jury. Findings of fact and conclusion of law were waived.

The action was commenced by one Martinus Caron, who unfortunately died subsequent to the trial but before a determination could be handed down. The executor of his estate has assigned the claim to the present plaintiff.

*821This is an action to recover “ compensation” for the use of patented processes covered by certain Cuban patents owned by the original plaintiff. The compensation sued for is claimed to be due under a written contract by which the original plaintiff granted to a Dutch company, N. V.…