Universal Pictures Corp. v. Superior Court

The essential facts herein are that one Hymer entered into an agreement with Universal Pictures Corporation, by the terms of which the former was employed as an actor or “artist” by the latter in its production of a “photoplay”; and in which employment Hymer was to receive a salary of $1,000 per week. Among the terms of the agreement was the following provision with respect to the settlement of any disagreement that might arise between the parties, to wit:

“Should any dispute or controversy arise between the parties hereto with reference to this contract or the employment herein provided for,…