J. T. Miller Co. v. Madel

This is an appeal from the findings, conclusions and order for judgment entered by the District Court, Yellowstone County. The court ruled the restrictive covenant contained in the employment agreement between the parties was ineffective in the state of Montana because it was violative of the public policy of this state and therefore unenforceable.

The material facts were stipulated to for the purpose of appeal. Plaintiffs J. T. Miller Co. and Upper Northwest Payment Plans Co. are engaged in the business of operating and managing a general insurance agency in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Defendant…