La Rocca v. Howard-Reed Oil Company

Appellee, Howard-Reed Oil Company, Inc., sued appellant, Charles V. LaRocca, in the district court of Jefferson County, seeking to enjoin him from engaging in the business of distributing at wholesale gasó-line and lubricating oils within the limits of Jefferson County. After a hearing, the court entered judgment, enjoining appellant as said for. He has appealed.

The following are the facts, which are practically undisputed: (Appellee is referred to as plaintiff, appellant as defendant).

Plaintiff was and is a jobber of petroleum products, distributing gasoline and lubricating oils for the…