Parker Rust-Proof Co. v. Allen

The bill of complaint is filed in this case to compel defendant to assign to plaintiff certain patents. Defendant filed an answer in the nature of a cross-bill asking for affirmative relief. The bill of complaint was dismissed and a decree granting the relief prayed in the cross-bill was granted. The case is brought into this court by the plaintiff on appeal.

The bill of complaint was filed April 4, 1923. The plaintiff company was organized August 23, 1915. It succeeded Mr. Clark W. Parker who was made its first president. We quote some correspondence that is important:

“(Letter from Clark W.…