Generally an injunction will not issue to restrain the breach of a contract for personal services unless the services are of a peculiar merit or character and cannot be performed by others.
History. Civil Code 1895, § 4919; Civil Code 1910, § 5496; Code 1933, § 55-107.
History of Code section.
The language of this Code section is derived in part from the decision in Burney v. Ryle & Co., 91 Ga. 701 , 17 S.E. 986 (1893).
Structure Georgia Code
§ 9-5-1. For What Purposes Injunctions May Be Issued
§ 9-5-2. No Interference by Equity in Administration of Criminal Laws
§ 9-5-3. When Court Proceedings Enjoined; Injunctions Against Sheriffs’ Sales
§ 9-5-4. Grounds for Restraint of Trespass
§ 9-5-6. Injunction Against Debtors Not Generally Available to Creditors
§ 9-5-7. When Breach of Contract for Personal Services Enjoined
§ 9-5-8. Grant of Injunctions in Discretion of Court; Power to Be Exercised Cautiously
§ 9-5-9. Second Injunction in Court’s Discretion
§ 9-5-10. Perpetual Injunction After Hearing
§ 9-5-11. Injunctions Against Certain Transactions Outside State