Sperry Products, Inc. v. Association of American Railroads

CONGER, District Judge.

Plaintiff has sued for patent infringement the Association of American Railroads, six railroad companies (members of the Association) and an individual director of the Association.

All of the defendants have moved for dismissal, on the ground that the complaint fails to state a cause of action; and on the ground of improper venue and lack of jurisdiction over some of the defendants.

On the oral argument of these motions, it was agreed that the action be dismissed as to the Erie Railroad Company.

All of the defendants were originally served with process in the Southern…