Mattison v. Johnston

OPINION

EUBANK, Judge.

The primary issue on this appeal is whether the continued employment of a terminable-at-will employee is sufficient consideration to support a restrictive covenant executed by the employee more than two years after commencement of employment.

For purposes of this appeal, the following facts are undisputed. Kathy Sue Drowne, one of the appellees, was employed as a beautician at Hidden Hills, a Sun City beauty salon, in October, 1982. Two years later, on November 21, 1984, Drowne signed an agreement which provides that Drowne will not engage in competition in “the beauty…