Shelton v. Shelton

BOULDIN, Justice.

Bill in equity by employer to enjoin a former employee from engaging in a like business within a limited area and time in breach of the terms of a written contract.

The appeal is from a decree overruling demurrers to the bill and a motion to dissolve the temporary injunction.

The bill alleges:

Complainant was engaged in a dry cleaning business in the city of Athens; had built up a successful business in the city, and extending into various parts of Limestone and Lauderdale Counties.

By contract between the parties, made exhibit to the bill, respondent was employed to solicit,…