Mario,a professional entertainer,entered into a one-year contract with Barnum to perform exclusively at Barnum's theatre,and to perform nowhere else during that period of time.A week after the agreement was signed,Mario entered into another agreement with a competitor of Barnum to perform at his opera house.The court may also order Mario to continue to perform at Barnum's theatre,because he had promised to work only for him.

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A court is unlikely to order specific performance for personal service contracts, as it would be difficult to enforce and could violate personal freedom. Instead, the court might award damages or issue an injunction to prevent Mario from performing elsewhere.

Mario,a Professional Entertainer,entered into a One-Year Contract with Barnum to Perform