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Topic History of: Matthew Fisher wins Whiter Shade of Pale claim
Max. showing the last 5 posts - (Last post first)

Author	Message
Martin	No he`s not but I am intrigued....
zooloo	Big End wrote: Looks like I'm off to court in the 2007...on the positive side I might add. So you must be a barrister
Big End	Statute of Limitations is the correct answer. I am still in a state of shock about this decision. Looks like I'm off to court in the 2007...on the positive side I might add.
zooloo	DJKZ wrote: Correct me if i'm wrong but isn't there supposed to be a limit on when you can sue someone for damages/lost earnings/debt ? Perhaps this is why no back royalties are due. I think in future to avoid this sort of legal quagmire make sure they sign a 'no claim to publishing' contract or something along those lines. Hmm Lawyers will be rubbing their hands with glee. That will be why then. Isn't this a Statute of Limitations or something. Where there is a time limit after which you can't sue/claim/whatever. Near 40 years seems to be a reasonable cut-off point
DJKZ	Correct me if i'm wrong but isn't there supposed to be a limit on when you can sue someone for damages/lost earnings/debt ? Perhaps this is why no back royalties are due. I think in future to avoid this sort of legal quagmire make sure they sign a 'no claim to publishing' contract or something along those lines. Hmm Lawyers will be rubbing their hands with glee.