Murphy v. Chitty

The circuit court entered a temporary injunction barring Appellants Murphy .and Person from violating their non-compete agreements with appellees Robert Chitty and Chitty & Company (collectively “Chitty”). Appellants argue that the court *698erred in determining that the non-compete agreements were independent of certain other agreements between the parties which Chitty allegedly breached prior to Appellants’ admitted violation of the non-compete agreements. We agree and reverse.

Appellants are accountants and investment advisors. Prior to November 21, 1997, they were owners of and officers in…