Art Wire Stamping Co. v. Johnson

The principal question presented by the motion to strike the bill of complaint is whether the defendants' covenant in restraint of trade is still in effect. Complainant makes fishing tackle accessories which it sells to jobbers and manufacturers scattered throughout the United States. In 1934, complainant employed the two defendants, who were mechanics. The contract of employment recites that the defendants may acquire information of such confidential nature relating to the business of complainant as would result, if disclosed, in irreparable injury to the complainant. Then follows the…