Brady v. Bounds

OPINION

HALL, Justice.

This is an appeal from an order temporarily enjoining appellant from violating an alleged agreement not to compete.

Until the 30th day of May, 1969, appellant and appellee were partners in a vending machine business, including cigarette vending machines. On that day, by written agreement, the partnership was dissolved, and appellee purchased appellant’s interest in the business, including all equipment and inventory. The contract provides that as further consideration for the purchase price appellant agrees that for a period of five years he will not engage in the…