Faust v. Parrott

TODD, Justice.

Plaintiffs purchased a salvage business from defendants and received, in addition to the business assets and goodwill, the defendants’ contractual promise not to compete in the salvage business within a 100-mile radius of the plaintiffs’ operation. Plaintiffs brought this action, alleging a breach of that covenant. The jury returned a verdict in plaintiffs’ favor, and defendants appeal, challenging the sufficiency of the evidence and the proof of damages. We affirm the jury’s verdict on the question of liability, vacate the damage award, and remand the case for a new trial on…