Layne Bowler Corporation v. Western Well Works

Messrs. Frederick S. Lyon, of Los Angeles, Cal., and William K. White, of San Francisco, Cal., for petitioner.

Mr. C. E. Townsend, of San Francisco, Cal., for respondents.

Mr. David P. Wolhaupter, of Washington, D. C. (Messrs. Charles C. Montgomery and Raymond Ives Blakeslee, both of Los Angeles, Cal., of counsel), amici curiae.

Mr. Chief Justice TAFT delivered the opinion of the Court.