Farnum v. O'Neill

Lewis, David C., J.

This controversy arises out of a contract between an “ inexperienced ” performer (described as “ unfamihar in the details of obtaining engagements ”) and an “ expertly quahfied ” manager.

The agreement bears date July 26, 1928, the defendant at that timo being only nineteen years of age.

From the features of the document one reads its parentage.

Prolific provisions, securing for the plaintiff the exclusive benefit of defendant’s services and his continued right to share in her earnings; also purporting to endow him with an irrevocable extensive power of attorney; and including…