Pratt v. Montegriffo
New York Supreme Court
Appeal from special term, New York county. Action by Charles H. Pratt, manager of the Emma Abbott Grand-Opera Company, against Agostino Montegriffo. Defendant appeals from an order continuing a preliminary injunction restraining him from violating his contract witii plaintiff.
1Opinion of the CourtDaniels, J.
The injunction herein restrained the defendant from• singing or performing for any person or company other than the one under the supervision and direction of the plaintiff at any time, and from in any way publicly singing or performing on any stage, or in any operatic entertainment or concert, for any person or company other than the one under the management of the-plaintiff; and it was in this manner allowed, under a contract entered into between the defendant and the plaintiff on the 6th of May, 1889, by which the defendant covenanted and agreed to sing and perform all parts which might be…
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- Hamblin v. DinnefordNew York Court of Chancery · 1835
- De Rivafinoli v. CorsettiNew York Court of Chancery · 1833
- Sanquirico v. BenedettiNew York Supreme Court · 1847
- Fredricks v. MayerThe Superior Court of New York City · 1857
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