Farmers Underwriters Association v. Eckel

Temporary orders enjoined former agents of plaintiff insurers from breaching covenants not to solicit plaintiffs’ policyholders in the agents’ district for 1 year. After expiration of the 1-year period without further judicial determination of the controversy, defendants alleged damage from the orders. The basic issue was enforceability of the covenants. The district court found for plaintiffs, dismissing the damage claims. Defendants appeal.

In November 1963, defendant Laurence B. Eckel, local agent since 1960, became manager of plaintiffs’ district composed of Lancaster and adjoining…