Yadkoe v. Fields

Defendant has appealed from a judgment for $8,000 in favor of respondent, upon the verdict of a jury-rendered in the court below. Plaintiff’s first amended complaint, which forms the basis of this action against appellant, is stated in two counts. The pertinent allegations are as follows:

“That prior to the matters hereinafter alleged plaintiff composed, prepared and was the original author of certain literary material, consisting of a so-called ‘snake story’ and certain other comic gags and material suitable for use in motion picture, productions and in radio broadcasts; that said literary…