Gilbert v. Sexton

NESBETT, Chief Justice.

On June 1, 1957, the parties entered into a written contract by the terms of which appellant sold to appellee the exclusive right to operate an “A & W Drive-In” root beer retail vending establishment in the area north of the Chena River, in Fairbanks. In consideration, appellee agreed to pay appellant 4 per cent of the gross proceeds realized from the operation of the drive-in for a period of twenty-two years.

The agreement also provided that “Buyer and seller shall both use seller’s supplies to maintain uniform products throughout the franchise area.”

Immediately after…