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Wood v. Lucy, Lady Duff-Gordon
Citation:
Wood v. Lucy, Lady Duff-Gordon, Court of Appeals of New York, 1917. 222 N.Y. 88, 118 N.E. 214.Facts
Lucy, Lady Duff-Gordon (Defendant) was a fashion designer who entered into a contract with Otis F. Wood (Plaintiff) to assist her in making a profit off of her clothing designs. Wood was to have the exclusive right, subject to the defendant’s approval, to place her endorsement on the designs of others. He could also sell or license her designs. In return, the defendant was entitled to one-half of all profits derived from any contracts he might make. This exclusive agreement was set to last from 1 year starting April 15, 1915, and thereafter from year to year unless terminated by either party by notice of at least 90 days. Subsequently, the plaintiff claims defendant broke her part of the contract by placing her endorsement on fabrics, dresses, and millinery without his knowledge and withholding the profits. Plaintiff sued defendant for breach of contract and damages.
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