Legal Opinion

Broadcast Music, Inc. v. Behulak

District Court, M.D. Florida

Decided August 8, 1986No. 84-154-CIV-ORL-19PublishedCited by 5 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

MEMORANDUM OPINION

FAWSETT, District Judge.

This case came before the Court in a non-jury proceeding to determine whether Defendant Nancy Beckman is jointly and severally liable with Defendants John Behulak and Behulak-Beckman, Inc. for copyright infringement under the Copyright Act, 17 U.S.C. § 101, et seq. Following a review of the facts and applicable law, the Court finds that Beckman is not jointly and severally liable for the infringements.

Findings of Facts:

Plaintiff, Broadcast Music, Inc., is a New York corporation which owns and licenses the performing rights for a large collection of…

2Cases cited8 opinions

  1. Johnson v. Georgia Highway Express, Inc.Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1974
  2. Lauratex Textile Corp. v. Allton Knitting Mills Inc.District Court, S.D. New York · 1981
  3. United Feature Syndicate, Inc. v. Sunrise Mold Co.District Court, S.D. Florida · 1983
  4. Warner Bros., Inc. v. Lobster Pot, Inc.District Court, N.D. Ohio · 1984
  5. Hagemeyer Chemical Co., Inc., William C. Hagemeyer, James C. Noyes and Meredith J. Beirne v. Insect-O-Lite Co., IncCourt of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit · 1961

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3Cited by5 opinions

  1. EMI April Music, Inc. v. WhiteDistrict Court, E.D. Virginia · 2009
  2. Little Mole Music v. Spike Investment, Inc.District Court, W.D. Missouri · 1989
  3. Quartet Music v. Kissimmee Broadcasting, Inc.District Court, M.D. Florida · 1992
  4. Simpleville Music v. MizellDistrict Court, M.D. Alabama · 2007
  5. Home Design Services, Inc. v. Turner Heritage Homes, Inc.District Court, N.D. Florida · 2015

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