Foster v. Parker

In this consolidated action, a patent attorney seeks damages from an inventor for an alleged breach of contract (action No. 2), and sues the inventor and others to set aside a settlement agreement and general release, and for other relief (action No. 1). Prior to consolidation, defendant in action No. 2 moved to dismiss the complaint therein upon the ground, among others, of general release. In opposition, plaintiff contended that there was fraud involved whereby he was induced to sign the release, and said issue was referred to an Official Referee who found that the mechanics of the…