Dallas Cowboys Football Club v. Harris
Texas Court of Civil Appeals
348 S.W.2d 37 (1961)
Relevant factsFree
Harris (defendant) contracted with the Los Angeles Rams, acknowledging he had "special, exceptional and unique" football skill and agreeing to be enjoined from playing elsewhere; after his contract was assigned to the Dallas Cowboys (plaintiff) and a dispute over an option year, Harris signed with the Dallas Texans, and the Cowboys sued for an injunction, which the trial court granted, but a jury found Harris was not "unique" under a strict dictionary definition and the trial court entered judgment against the Cowboys on the merits.
IssueFree
Whether a clause in a contract enjoining a party from performing for others can be enforced.