DuRoy & Le Maistre, Inc. v. Gillmore

The defendant has appealed from a judgment in the sum of $13,358.14 entered after a trial before a court and jury. The verdict as rendered originally was in the sum of $40,000, but, on motion, it was reduced without objection on the part of the plaintiff.

The cause of action was based upon the theory that the Actors’ Equity Association had maliciously, willfully, intentionally and wrongfully, and without just cause or excuse, induced, enticed and persuaded certain actors and actresses to leave the employ of the plaintiff, to break their contracts and to refuse to continue to perform and appear…