Ferree v. Doric Co.

Ryan, J. †

Appellant, as trustee in bankruptcy, brought this action to recover either the possession of the leasehold interest, chattels, name, and good will of Von’s Cafe, or the value of that property. In order to fully understand the problems presented to us, it is necessary that we examine the facts which gave rise to the present controversy.

In September, 1955, Crossroads, Inc. (now Cirod, Inc.), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the respondent, The Doric Company, was the owner of the leasehold interest, chattels, and good will of a going restaurant business known as Von’s Cafe, located in…