The Gendered Origins of the Lumley Doctrine: Binding Men's Consciences and Women's Fidelity

The Gendered Origins of the Lumley Doctrine: Binding Men's Consciences and Women's Fidelity

The rule of "Lumley vs Wagner" is discussed. It states that performers can be enjoined upon their contracts from performing for other employers if they are found to be unique. The common law history of this rule in the US and how it applied to women in the 19th century are explored.

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Veröffentlicht in:The Yale law journal 1992-01, Vol.101 (4), p.775-852
1. Verfasser: VanderVelde, Lea S.
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Contracts
Defendants
Doctrine (Lumley)
Employment
Gender
Gender differentiation
History
Injunctions
Labor
Labour law
Law
Legal protection
Men
Performing artists
Plaintiffs
Theater
Theater management
Women
Working women
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Zusammenfassung:The rule of "Lumley vs Wagner" is discussed. It states that performers can be enjoined upon their contracts from performing for other employers if they are found to be unique. The common law history of this rule in the US and how it applied to women in the 19th century are explored.
ISSN:0044-0094
1939-8611
DOI:10.2307/796874