Alexander v. Edwards-Northcutt-Locke

DIXON, Chief Justice.

This is an appeal from an order granting a temporary injunction.

Appellees Edwards-Northcutt-Locke, a partnership, and William F. McCarver brought suit against appellant A. D. Alexander, Jr., for breach by Alexander of a partnership dissolution contract.

McCarver and Alexander were at one time partners operating Pioneer Mortgage Company and Pioneer Insurance Agency. In December 1956 McCarver for a consideration of $35,000 purchased Alexander’s interest in the partnership. A written dissolution contract was signed by the partners.

Since the controversy revolves around the…