Wall v. Gordon
New York Court of Common Pleas
Motion to continue injunction. This action was brought by Harry Wall against Stephen T. Gordon and others, upon facts which are stated in the opinion.
1Opinion of the CourtRobinson, J.
From the complaint, answers, affidavits and depositions read on this motion, it appears, that in February, 1870, plaintiff, jointly with George W. Hunt, both being residents of London, composed a. literary and musical song styled, “ When the Band Begins to Play,” both song and music being original. By assignment, dated May 19, 1870, Hunt transferred his interest therein to plaintiff. Prior to August 9, 1871, the plaintiff, being sole owner and proprietor of the song and music, caused them to be engraved and printed in the usual form of such musical publications (sheet music), and about that…
2Cases cited1 opinion
- Palmer v. De WittThe Superior Court of New York City · 1870