Legal Opinion
Welch v. Mr. Christmas Inc.
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York
Decided February 23, 1982PublishedCited by 5 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION OF THE COURT
2Per curiam
In November, 1973, plaintiff, a professional actor, entered into a one-year contract with defendant’s advertising firm for his performance in a single Mr. Christmas commercial. The contract provided for an option for the use of the commercial in the following year, 1974. Plaintiff’s minimum compensation was fixed at $1,000 for use in the option year. Plaintiff brought this action after learning *75that the commercial was aired on television in several cities in the 1975 Christmas season. The amended complaint alleged causes of action for violation of section 51 of the Civil…
3Cases cited10 opinions
- Cohen v. Hallmark Cards, Inc.New York Court of Appeals · 1978
- Garrity v. Lyle Stuart, Inc.New York Court of Appeals · 1976
- Gautier v. Pro-Football, Inc.New York Court of Appeals · 1952
- Brinkley v. CasablancasAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1981
- Gautier v. Pro-Football, Inc.Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1951
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