Daryl Hall is suing Hall & Oates bandmate John Oates, who is getting an injunction in a new “contract/debt” lawsuit.

Daryl Hall has filed a lawsuit against his Hall & Oates bandmate John Oates.

The Grammy-nominated duo broke up and reunited several times throughout their careers with Hall, 77, and his trust, The Daryl Hall Revocable Trust, which is now owned by Oates, 75, as well as his individual trust, The John W. Oates TISA , sued According to The Philadelphia Inquirer, the trust and its co-trustees were sued on Nov. 16 in Nashville Chancery Court.

Because the documents are sealed and classified as a “contract/debt” matter and neither party has yet issued a statement about the situation, the details of the lawsuit are limited.

But TMZ claims the two are “in a dispute,” possibly “over the division of royalties, or it could be that Oates sang her songs in solo performances.”

The outlet also reported that Hall requested a restraining order against Oates, which the judge granted.

Details: Hall and his trust, the Daryl Hall Revocable Trust, sued Oates and his individual trust, the John W. Oates TISA Trust, and his co-trustees on Nov. 16 in Nashville Chancery Court; seen in 2019

Formed in Philadelphia in 1970, Hall & Oates are the most commercially successful duo in the history of recorded music; it surpasses Simon and Garfunkel and The Everly Brothers.

In their peak years, from 1974 to 1991, the duo achieved an impressive feat with 29 Top 40 hits.

Their timeless jams include “I Can’t Go For That (No Can Do),” “Maneater,” “Rich Girl,” “Kiss On My List,” “Out Of Touch” and “Private Eyes.”

They have also been inducted into both the Songwriters and Rock & Roll Halls of Fame.

But it wasn’t all smooth sailing.

In 1987, the couple were informed that, despite sold-out tours and record-breaking album sales, they were virtually bankrupt due to accounting irregularities.

Oates was even forced to sell his four houses, airplanes and vintage car collection.

They also sued their own publisher in 2008 and a cereal company in 2015 over the sale of Haulin’ Oats.

Litigation: Because the documents are sealed and classified as a “contract/debt” matter and no party has yet commented on the situation, the details of the litigation are limited; Seen in 2019

Sealed case: However, TMZ claims the couple is “in arbitration over a dispute,” possibly “over the division of royalties, or whether it could be that Oates sang her songs in solo performances”; Oates seen in 2019

Rich Girl: Formed in Philadelphia in 1970, Hall and Oates are the most commercially successful duo in recorded music history. They surpass Simon and Garfunkel and The Everly Brothers. Seen in 1979

Record breaking: In their peak years from 1974 to 1991, the duo achieved an impressive feat with 29 top 40 hits

Rifts: And despite their success, the duo often don’t play together for years; seen in 1985

And despite their success, the duo often spend years not playing or recording together.

Hall said last year that the two would not be releasing new music together.

“I have no plans to work with John. I mean, whatever. Time will tell,” he told the paper LA Times.

He said they worked together on music before the pandemic, adding: “Perceptions have changed, lives have changed, everything has changed. “I’m more interested in pursuing my own world. And this also applies to Johannes.”

He added: ‘It brings me back to what I was saying about duos. I had to say, “And John too.” I couldn’t just say what I thought, I had to add what he thought. That’s the fun thing about being a duo.”