Peterson v. Johnson Nut Co.

Julius J. Olson, Justice.

This was a suit to enjoin defendant from competing with either plaintiff in the business of manufacturing and selling salted nut meats and related products in certain described areas. When plaintiffs rested, the court, on defendant’s motion, dismissed the suit. Plaintiffs appeal from an order denying their motion for new trial.

In 1922 plaintiff Peterson, one Johnson, and another incorporated defendant. The two named persons were its principal stockholders and in active charge of its management. Its main office then was and still remains in Minneapolis.

Defendant’s…