Citations
- 225 A.D. 536
Full opinion text
O’Malley, J.
By the allegations of the amended complaint it appears that under date of December 9, 1927, a writing in the Italian language passed between the parties, a true translation of which, according to the plaintiff, is in manner and form as follows:
“ Paolo Magrini
“ New York
“ 55 W. 92 St.
“ In continuation of the understanding between us that regards the invention of the machine ‘ Aerelectron ’ that you wish to sell in the U. S. A., I the undersigned formally bind myself to:
'• (1) To help you in making the arrangements for the application for the patent in the U. S. A.— that is to say to present you to the right people, etc., etc.
“ (2) To occupy myself with the placing of the patent and the sale of the above-mentioned machines with the best possible profit to your advantage and with the best success.
“ (3) On the profit that you will receive from any eventual combination relative to the above you will give me 40% (forty per cent).
“ Awaiting your confirmation and signature, I remain