Sesac, Inc. v. Green

O’CONNELL, Justice.

This cause is before us pursuant to the certification by the District Court of Appeal, First District, that its decision, reported at 177 So.2d 752, passes upon a question of great public interest. Petitioner is a New York corporation having its principal office in New York City. Through agreements with composers, publishers, and other organizations, it controls performance rights in various musical compositions, dramatic works, and the like. Through the use of “performance licenses,” petitioner permits licensees (various radio and television stations, repertory companies,…