Daryl Hall sues and gets restraining order against John Oates in Hall & Oates legal drama

Hall filed the suit against his former bandmate in Nashville Chancery Court on Thursday and a temporary restraining order was granted the following day

American rock and soul duo Daryl Hall and John Oates in a studio portrait circa 1980.
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There’s a legal rift between the iconic music duo Hall & Oates — although it's unclear if "Private Eyes" are involved in the case. 

Daryl Hall, 77, filed a lawsuit and a request for a restraining order on Nov. 16 against his music partner John Oates, 75.

The pair, one of the most successful duos in rock history, released a stream of hits from the mid-1970s through the '80s, including “Rich Girl,” “You Make My Dreams (Come True),” and "Maneater".

Hall filed the suit, which deals with "contract/debt," in Nashville Chancery Court, according to online court records. The details of the dispute are unclear as the case is sealed.

In addition to the suit, Hall filed a motion for a temporary restraining order, which was issued on Nov. 17. A summons was served to Oates and his trust on Monday. 

NBC News has reached out to their representatives, and Hall's attorney, for comment.

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