Haley Grocery Co. v. Haley

*76The opinion of the court was delivei’ed by

Anders, J.

— The respondent was a stockholder and employe of the Haley Grocery Company, of Seattle. In October, 1892, he sold his stock to one Hill, and at or about the same time entered into the following contract with appellant:

“For and in consideration of the sum of $1.00 to me in hand paid and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, I undertake and agree with the Haley Grocery Company that within the period of three years from this date I will not engage in the business of wholesale or retail groceries,…