Sonic Bust: Trying to Retain Major League Franchises in Challenging Financial Times

Journal of Legal Aspects of Sport, Vol. 2, No. 1, pp. 117-168, Winter 2011

Marquette Law School Legal Studies Paper No. 11-14

53 Pages Posted: 4 May 2011 Last revised: 27 Jul 2012

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Paul M. Anderson

Marquette University - Law School

William S. Miller

affiliation not provided to SSRN

Date Written: April 3, 2011

Abstract

This article analyzes the relationship between a city and team. It uses the litigation surrounding the Seattle Sonics move to Oklahoma City to show how the relationship can break down. The authors then argue that judicial remedies will often be inadequate unless substantiated with strong lease language.

Keywords: sports lease, liquidated damages, non-relocation, specific performance

Suggested Citation

Anderson, Paul M. and Miller, William S., Sonic Bust: Trying to Retain Major League Franchises in Challenging Financial Times (April 3, 2011). Journal of Legal Aspects of Sport, Vol. 2, No. 1, pp. 117-168, Winter 2011, Marquette Law School Legal Studies Paper No. 11-14, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=1830223

Paul M. Anderson (Contact Author)

Marquette University - Law School ( email )

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United States

William S. Miller

affiliation not provided to SSRN ( email )

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