De Gellert v. Poole
City of New York Municipal Court
Appeal from trial term. In this action by Theodora de Gellert against John F. Poole and others, on a contract for plaintiff’s services as star of the ballet, plaintiff had a verdict and judgment, and defendants appeal.
1Per curiam
The defendants, who are theatrical managers, by contract dated May 5, 1884, employed the plaintiff as an artist, in the character of the star of the ballet, during the run of the “Seven Havens.” Services under the contract were to commence August 18,1884, and were to be continued during the run of the play, unless sooner terminated by the notice hereinafter mentioned. The salary was to be $125 per week, when the services were rendered in the city of New York, and $150 when rendered outside of the city, together-with railroad fares and transportation of her baggage. The action is for services…
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