Master Spark Co. v. Hickerson

Mr. D. M. Sweeney, of San Francisco, patented an automobile accessory which, for a time, found some favor in the automobile world. He named it the “Master Spark,” and proceeded to manufacture and place it upon the market. It came to the attention of defendant, who was engaged in selling such articles, and he later made an arrangement with Mr. Sweeney, or his associates, to sell it on commission. In June, 1916, while these relations existed, a corporation with a capital of $2,500 was organized in the city of Chicago, and defendant was named president and sales manager. Mr. Sweeney was named…