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DRAFT FOR ATTORNEY REVIEW — NOT FINAL

Findley v. Garrett, 109 Cal. App. 2d 166 (1952)

Citation
Findley v. Garrett, 109 Cal. App. 2d 166 (1952)
Parent Document
Findley v. Garrett, 109 Cal. App. 2d 166 (1952)
Jurisdiction
California (state)
Effective Date
1952-02-08

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“In addition, Garrett has acquired numerous patents which are indispensable to your corporation. Some of the inventions covered by said patents were obtained by Garrett through the means and knowledge of said officers as a result of their duties of trust with your corporation, and some of said inventions were the subject of experimental and development efforts by your corporation prior to or simultaneous with Garrett’s similar endeavors. All of said patents were obtained by Garrett in direct competition with your corporation and to the injury of your corporation. There are in excess of 20 Garrett patents which include, among others, the following: oil cooler with protective and control means; electrical flap control; exhaust heat exchanger; thermostatic oil cooler control; temperature and pressure control; and an air-conditioner for aircraft cabins. Said patents have an aggregate commercial value of many millions of dollars, and in equity belong to your corporation, whose said officers conceived and executed said fraudulent plan for their individual advantage, without procuring any benefit or advantage whatsoever for your corporation or its stockholders.