Opera fans in Palermo, who feel they have been short-changed on the number of performances cancelled, foreshortened, or withdrawn, are bringing legal action against the Opera Management.  However, this is not just a civil case - the fans allege a breach of the Italy's Criminal Code, and the action will be heard on that basis...

http://www.musicalamerica.com/news/newsstory.cfm?archived=0&storyid=15983&categoryid=1&cookies=1

So next time you detect a "cut" in a performance, or you only get two-out-of-three verses of a cabaletta... make sure you contact your lawyer immediately!