Davies v. Krasna

Opinion

TOBRINER, J.

Plaintiff, executrix of the estate of Valentine Davies, appeals from a trial court determination that her action for breach of confidence is barred by the statute of limitations. The parties stipulated for purpose of the limitation issue that in 1951 Valentine Davies submitted his written stoiy “Love Must Go On” to defendant in confidence and that defendant incorporated the idea, central theme, and dramatic core of that stoiy into his successful play “Who Was That Lady I Saw You With,” first produced in 1958. The trial court found that in 1954 and thereafter defendant…