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Norwalk Door Closer Co. v. Eagle Lock & Screw Co.
Citation:
220 A.2d 263 (Conn. 1966)Facts
On June 22, 1956, Norwalk Door Closer Co. entered into a seven-year contract with Eagle Lock & Screw Co. whereby Eagle would manufacture door closers exclusively for Norwalk using Norwalk’s equipment. The contract included a provision (paragraph 14) stating that if Eagle terminated the agreement, it would pay Norwalk $100,000. On September 29, 1960, Eagle notified Norwalk that it would terminate the agreement on December 31, 1960. In October 1960, Eagle sold all its assets to another corporation, which immediately formed a subsidiary named Eagle Lock Company. This subsidiary occupied the same premises, employed the same management, and agreed to make door closers for Norwalk. Norwalk continued business without interruption, dealing with the same people at the same location. Norwalk elected to treat Eagle’s actions as a breach and demanded the $100,000 payment specified in paragraph 14 of the contract.
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