Storer Broadcasting Co. v. Jack Bellboy, Inc.

LEDERLE, Chief Judge.

Findings of Fact.

I

This is an action seeking redress for the conversion by defendants of a Detroit radio program using the name of “Jack the Bellboy.” Jurisdiction is predicated upon diversity of citizenship, with more than $3,-'000 in controversy, under 28 U.S.C.A. § 1332. The initial conversion occurred after the parties were advised that the Federal Communications Commission would approve a purchase agreement whereby plaintiff was to acquire all property of Detroit Radio Station WJBK from various defendants upon FCC approval. Such radio program was an asset of Station…