Baltimore Base Ball & Exhibition Co. v. Childs

The plaintiff is a corporation whose business is indicated by its title. The defendant is a professional baseball player, claimed to be of special skill and repute. Having first contracted to play with the plaintiff and shortly after with the Cleveland Club, this suit was commenced. Upon the facts set forth in the bill a preliminary injunction was issued and served, reslraining Childs from playing with the Cleveland Club, or any other, during the period of his contract with the plaintiff, from April 1 to October 31, 1891. The defendant put in his answer claming that his signature to the…