Episode 4 of 4
Fust Lawsuit and Workshop Control
- When
- November 1455
- Where
- Mainz (implied by workshop location)
A November 1455 legal document recorded a partnership dispute; the court ruled in Fust's favor, giving him control of the workshop.
A legal document from November 1455 records a partnership for a 'project of the books,' with Fust claiming Gutenberg used funds for other purposes. The court decided in favor of Fust, giving him control over the Bible printing workshop, leaving Gutenberg effectively bankrupt.
Sources
- Johannes Gutenberg Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-29
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