Murjahn v. Hall

TOWNSEND, Circuit Judge.

The complaint alleges that complainant invented a new water paint, and manufactured and sold large quantities; that defendant claimed to the complainant that he had constant use for such a water paint, and bought and used enough to demonstrate its utility and value; that complainant, at defendant’s-request, disclosed to defendant the ingredients and mode of manufacture of said paint; that defendant, without the knowledge of the com*187plainant, afterwards obtained letters patent No. 567,592 for said paint composition; that defendant, to induce complainant to disclose to…