Reich v. Spiegel

The facts submitted and the authorities cited were many. Upon analysis, I find that the motions project but one fundamental problem of law — in turn dependent upon very few salient facts, which alone are operative in the premises, and which are substantially undisputed. Let me endeavor to put the basic facts and issues simply.

In January, 1954, Horizon Enterprises, Inc., sued United Artists Corporation in this court, alleging that United was indebted to Horizon in the sum of about $90,000. United denied that any sums were due and owing to Horizon, claiming in fact that Horizon was indebted to…