Shubert Theatrical Co. v. Gallagher

McAvoy, J.:

Plaintiff company brought this action for an injunction to prevent the defendants, who are actors, from violating this provision in their contract:

“ 14. The actor agrees * * * to render services exclusively to the Manager from the date of beginning of rehearsals, and not to render services to any other person, firm or corporation without the consent of the Manager.”

Under the so-called standard contract of the Actors' Equity Association the plaintiff is denominated manager and the defendants are termed actors. This contract was made on May 18, 1921, and the whole of the provisions…