Perrin v. Whipple

The defendants Dorris Whipple and H. Bridgeman Smith, after answering separately, movfed for judgment upon the pleadings under section 547 of the Oode of Oivil Procedure'. A like motion was previously made by the defendant Philip S. Smith and was granted. The complaint alleges that prior to the commencement of the action the defendant Whipple had invented or discovered a certain valuable chemical compound and process for insulating electrical cables and for other purposes, had informed the plaintiff of the discovery and requested him to secure a person or persons who would furnish the…