J. C. Pirkle MacHinery Co. Inc. v. Walters

Wyatt, Justice.

The first question presented to this court is whether or not the restrictive covenant is a reasonable limitation as to territory.

Whether the restraints imposed by an employment contract are reasonable is a question of law for determination by the court. Rakestraw v. Lanier, 104 Ga. 188, 194 (30 S. E. 735). The restrictions imposed upon the promisor must not be larger than are necessary for the protection of the promisee. Rakestraw v. Lanier, supra. Greater latitude is allowed in those covenants relating to the sale of a business, or dissolution of a partnership, than in those…