Godwin v. Hampton

Melvin Mayfield, Chief Judge.

The appellee Burt Hampton filed suit in the Columbia County Chancery Court against appellant Earl Godwin alleging that because of false and material representations, knowingly made by appellant, appellee entered into a contract to purchase a Magnolia, Arkansas, scrap metal business from appellant, and as a result thereof appellee sustained damages. In addition to a money judgment, the appellee sought an injunction to prevent appellant from continuing to engage in business in competition with appellee, contrary to the provisions of the contract.

Godwin answered with…