Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit May 24, 1976, 74-1807 (Michael J. Von Brimer, Co-Executors of the Estate of Joseph W. Von Brimer, Deceased v. Whirlpool Corporation)

OPINION

Before KOELSCH and TRASK, Circuit Judges, and PALMIERI,

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District Judge.

TRASK, Circuit Judge:

On May 13, 1969, the original plaintiff, Joseph W. Von Brimer, now deceased, filed a three count complaint against the Whirlpool Corporation, alleging (1) fraudulent appropriation; (2) malicious prosecution; and (3) intentional interference with contractual relations and prospective business