Becker v. Bailey

The appellant, Charles E. Becker, filed his bill of complaint in the Circuit Court for Prince George’s County against the appellee, John R. Bailey, seeking to enjoin the appellee from competing against Becker following the termination of his employment. In addition to the injunction, monetary damages were requested. The bill alleged that Bailey, who was once employed by appellant, was in violation of the employer-employee restrictive covenant contained in his employment contract. That contractual provision reads:

“in the event this agreement is terminated, either voluntarily, involuntarily or…