Juliette Fowler Homes, Inc. v. Welch Associates, Inc.

OPINION

HIGHTOWER, Justice.

This breach of contract and tortious interference with contractual relations case involves issues concerning the enforceability of a covenant not to compete. The trial court rendered judgment in favor of Welch Associates Inc. and against Juliette Fowler Homes, Inc. et al. The court of appeals affirmed the judgment of the trial court. 1 We reverse the judgment of the court of appeals and render judgment that Welch Associates, Inc. take nothing.

Juliette Fowler Homes, Inc. (Fowler) is a charitable nonprofit organization, an affiliate of the Disciples of Christ Church.…