U.S. Circuit Court for the District of Connecticut May 6, 1897 (Consolidated Fastener Co. v. Traut & Hine Manuf'g Co.)

TOWNSEND, District Judge.

On motion for a preliminary injunction. The parties hereto are manufacturers of lock fasteners and buttons for gloves, suspenders, and other similar articles. On November 17, 1893, they executed tie following agreement, the statements whereof sufficiently show their prior relations:

“Memorandum of agreement made this day by and between the Traut & Hine Mfg. Co.