Lumley v. Wagner
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| Lumley v. Wagner | |
| Court | Chancery Division |
|---|---|
| Citation | 1 De G., M. & G. 604, 42 Eng. Rep. 687 [1852] |
| Date decided | 1852 |
Facts
Defendant was an opera singer who contracted to sing at plaintiff’s opera. She breached her contract and intended to sing at another opera.
Issues
Whether specific performance can be used in forcing an opera singer to sing at the opera she contracted to sing at.
Rules
The court can compel her not to sing at the other operas, but not to sing at the opera which she contracted to sing at.
