Legal Opinion
Kerby v. Hal Roach Studios, Inc.
California Court of Appeal
Decided July 1, 1942No. Civ. 12923PublishedCited by 33 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
SHAW, J. pro tem.
The plaintiff appeals from a judg ment of nonsuit. No question is raised regarding the sufficiency of the complaint to present her ease; hence we do not review its allegations.
The salient facts shown by the evidence are as follows: The plaintiff is an actress, concert singer, and monologist of many years’ experience, both in the United States and Europe. For many years she has been and now is engaged in collecting American folk-lore, including legends, stories and songs, and in presenting them to the public on concert programs. Her character is conceded to be good. Defendant…
2Cases cited13 opinions
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- Davis v. HearstCalifornia Supreme Court · 1911
- Melvin v. ReidCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1931
- Peck v. Tribune Co.Supreme Court of the United States · 1909
- Corrigan v. . Bobbs-Merrill Co.New York Court of Appeals · 1920
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3Cited by33 opinions
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- Vogel v. W. T. Grant Co.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1974
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