Fair Automotive Repair, Inc. v. Car-X Service System, Inc.

This is an action between muffler repair chains for interference with business by means of slanderous statements. Plaintiffs filed a motion for a preliminary injunction on the basis of disparaging remarks made by defendants’ agents after the case had been filed. Before the hearing on the motion, the motion was dismissed as to individual defendant John Davis. During plaintiffs’ presentation at the hearing on the motion, the trial court struck the motion. Plaintiffs appeal both interlocutory orders.

Plaintiffs in this action, Fair Automotive Repair, Inc. (Fair Auto) and Gayle S. Wakefield, are a…