North Pacific Lumber Co. v. Oliver

Plaintiff, North Pacific Lumber Co., is a wholesaler of lumber products. Plaintiff’s employees conduct almost all of its trading activities over the telephone from its principal office in Portland, Oregon. In February 1967 plaintiff hired defendant Oliver as a lumber trader in its hardwood division. As part of his employment contract, defendant agreed to refrain from competing with plaintiff for two years following termination of his employment. The contract contained an extensive description of the type of competition prohibited. It authorized plaintiff to sue for an injunction and damages…