Golden West Melodies, Inc. v. Capitol Records, Inc.

This is an action by Golden West Melodies, Inc. to recover royalties allegedly due from defendant Capitol Records, Inc., under a licensing agreement for the use of a musical composition entitled “When God Dips His Love In My Heart.” The court granted plaintiff’s motion for partial summary judgment establishing plaintiff’s claim “to the extent of $6,555.96,” and the matter proceeded to trial on the issue whether plaintiff was entitled to recovery exceeding that amount. It was adjudged that plaintiff recover $16,764.22 (total royalties), and interest ($6,631.08) on the royalties from the dates…