BRIGGS v. UNITED SHOE CO.

No. 638.

239 U.S. 48 (1915)

BRIGGS v. UNITED SHOE MACHINERY COMPANY.

Supreme Court of United States.

Decided November 1, 1915.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Mr. William A. Milliken for appellant.

Mr. Horace A. Dodge and Mr. Alex. D. Salinger for appellee.


Memorandum opinion by MR. JUSTICE VAN DEVANTER, by direction of the court.

Whether this suit between citizens of the same State is one arising under the patent laws is the only question presented by this direct appeal under Jud. Code, § 238. The District Court gave a negative answer to the question and dismissed the suit for want of jurisdiction.

The bill shows that its dominant and ultimate object is to enforce payment of royalties reserved to the plaintiff...

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