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Peggy Lee Vs. Disney Case

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As consultants of The Real Time, our mission is to effectively provide a neutral and unbiased synopsis of the events that have unfolded in the Lee v. Disney case, as well as give the reader the important details involved in the case. The primary discussion points in this case analysis will be as follows:
• A Brief Account of the Facts
• The Legal Analysis of the Suit
Breach of Contract
• Invasion of Privacy
• Disney’s Customs, Practice, and Usage
• The Financial Analysis of Peggy Lee’s Claim
• The Claim
• Peggy Lee’s Damages
• Peggy Lee’s Award (if she prevails)
• Recommendation/ Conclusion

INTRODUCTION/FACTS In 1952, voice actress, Peggy Lee, collaborated with Disney in the production of Lady and the Tramp. Her …show more content…

Existence of a Valid Contract
2. Breach of the Contract 's Terms
3. Damages for Breach of Contract
If, and only if, these elements are met, the plaintiff, in this case Ms. Lee, can effectively argue her case and potentially win this case. Conversely, if Disney is able to prove that her accusations fall short of the requirements for a breach of contract suit, Disney will be able to successfully defend against the suit. The element of breach of contract that falls into issue in this case is whether or not there was an actual breach of the contract’s terms. Under Ms. Lee 's claim of breach of contract, her argument revolves around the ambiguity of the text within the contract. In her defense, she claims that sales of "videocassettes" were authorized by the 1952 contract. Her contract stated the sale of "phonographic recordings and/or transcriptions for sale to the public," but lacked the specificity of the term "videocassettes." Ms. Lee’s claim is that she was not paid what was entitled to her; the profits accrued from the sales of “video cassettes.” If video cassettes are to be understood as “transcriptions,” her argument holds a valid case. In contrast, under Disney’s defense to the breach of contract, they base their argument on another factor. Under their customs and usage provision of this contract, Disney interpreted the sales of videocassettes as "any other technology to be invented." Although videocassettes were

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