Curtis v. American Book Co.

WALSH, District Judge.

This is an action by one of two coauthors for a construction of their contracts with defendant publisher. Defendant moves to dismiss the complaint for lack of an indispensable party, the other co-author, who is not a party and cannot be joined without depriving the court of jurisdiction. The motion is granted to the extent of joining the coauthor. Although not an indispensable party, he is a necessary party if a court is to give full relief to the present parties. The advantage of his presence will outweigh any disadvantage which may result to the parties from this…