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American Intl Pictures v Evan H Forman, 576 F.2d 661 (5th Cir 1978)

Seven major motion picture distributors sued Foreman claiming copyright infringement of 120 motion pictures. They alleged that Foreman violated their exclusive right to vend these films by selling and dealing in them through his business, 16 MM Filmland.

Foreman claimed he had purchased the films from salvage companies which the film distributors claimed did not happen. The court of appeals commented that neither side presented much in the way of evidence The district court rightly found as fact that neither party had proven chain of title but committed errors of law in finding for the defendant using a common law presumption that possession is rightful.

Court of appeals reversed.

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