King Records, Inc. v. Brown

The question presented is whether plaintiff-appellant is entitled to an injunction pendente Hie restraining violation of an express negative covenant not to “ perform for the purpose of making phonograph records for any person other than us ’ ’.

*595Defendant James Brown is a vocalist, musician, and orchestra leader. On June 23, 1960 plaintiff and Brown entered into a written agreement whereby his “ exclusive professional services in connection with the production of phonograph records ” were engaged by plaintiff for the period of five years commencing July 1, 1960. Thereby substantial payments…