SC FINANCE CORP. OF ANDERSON v. West Side Finance Co.

Legge, Justice.

Action to enjoin the alleged breach of a covenant not to compete, and for damages for such breach. Consolidated for trial with it was an action by the defendant Meredith against the plaintiff on a promissory note, to which reference will be made later. An injunction pendente lite was issued and the cause was referred to a special referee to take testimony and report to the circuit court his findings, conclusions and recommendations. Concluding that the covenant was unreasonable, contrary to public policy, and without consideration, and that the plaintiff had come into equity…