Legal Opinion
Frink America, Inc. v. Champion Road MacHinery Ltd.
District Court, N.D. New York
Decided April 9, 1997No. 6:96-mj-00486PublishedCited by 13 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
MEMORANDUM, DECISION & ORDER
McAVOY, Chief Judge.
I. BACKGROUND
A. Facts:
Corporate Evolution
The common corporate lineage of the parties involved in this action dates back to 1945, when Melvin O. Simpson founded Combined Enterprises Limited, a holding company later to become known as Compro Limited (“Compro”). Compro eventually acquired three companies relevant to the present discussion. In 1958, Compro acquired Hamilton Gear and Machine Company (“Hamilton”), a manufacturer of industrial gearing. (Aff. of S. Paul Battaglia [“Battaglia Aff.”], Ex. A at 1). Also in 1958, Compro purchased Eastern…
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