Luitwieler v. Luitwieler Pumping Engine Co.

Prior to the year 1908 a corporation, hereinafter referred to as the California company, was incorporated pursuant to the laws of this state, bearing the same name as appellant, of which respondent was president and a director, and was engaged in the manufacture of pumps and their component parts. Said company then held and utilized the patent rights covering certain inventions of respondent, and a considerable amount of its capital stock was owned by him. In 1908 the corporation taxes were not paid as required by statute, and the charter of the California company expired. Respondent and…