Stern v. Carl Laemmle Music Co.

“ I’ll Change the Thorns to Roses ” is the title of a song the music of which is alleged in the complaint to have been composed by S'olman and the lyrics written by Lamb. Title to the song is claimed through a contract with 'Slolman by which plaintiffs acquired the exclusive right to. every song composed by him wholly or in part for a certain period of years. Within this period the song was composed, and the defendant, with knowledge of the contract and without plaintiffs’ consent; published it. To enjoin and account for the profits this action is brought.

Defendant as a separate defense…