Re: Kol Isha becomes a reality

[Alex J. Lubet <lubet001...>]

Responding to the message of <001e01c0b599$5fe8f420$304279a5 (at) bob>
from jewish-music (at) shamash(dot)org:
> 
> Not all contracts are valid and enforceable, I have never seen a
> reported case such as this one, and I am not speaking as a practicing
> attorney, but I believe that Winston is correct in his legal analysis
> of the described situation.
> 
One of the problems in these situations is that no contract is enforceable 
without enforcers.  If it becomes necessary to go to court with an attorney, 
it's going to cost.  It could cost more than the gig was worth because 
(surprise!) attorneys usually charge more than musicians, who can usually ill 
afford counsel.  Contracts are usually signed or otherwise agreed upon by 
musicians who act in good faith and expect the same.  Alas, that's not always 
the case and when it isn't, we often can't afford the steep price of justice.

Been there,



Alex Lubet, Ph. D.
Morse Alumni Distinguished Teaching Professor of Music
Adjunct Professor of American Studies
University of Minnesota
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