Read the full judgment text of HCA 010123/1993 on BabelCite. This High Court CFI judgment.
1. The Plaintiffs are in the pop music business. By a series of agreements in writing they managed a group of musicians called "Beyond" (the Group). By various assignments in writing and signed by the parties, the Plaintiffs also own the copyright in a substantial number of songs written or performed by the Group or its members. In a manner which is becoming familiar in the world of pop entertainment, for example, the Beatles or more recently George Michael, the Group has become disenchanted wit