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Family feud over royalties for Old Cape Cod song
Patti Page hit No. 3 in 1957 with Old Cape Cod, from Ace Recording Studios in Boston. Herbert Yakus sues Milton Yakus’s estate in Norfolk Superior Court claiming a half share of royalties. Martha Yakus denies payment. An expert handwriting and paper-age analysis may resolve whether Milton signed the 1971 agreement amid possible duress.
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Boston
Patti Page
Cape Cod
Billboard Magazine
Ace Recording Studios
Herbert Yakus
Weymouth
Milton
Herbert
Martha Yakus
Quincy
Norfolk Superior Court
Bernie Yakus
George Himmel
Brockton
Americo L. Ferulio
Ferulio
Claire Rothrock