Barner v. Boggiano

By the bill in this case the complainants seek an injunction against defendant from engaging in the candy business in the city of Memphis, in violation of the terms of an alleged contract with the complainants, and for damages for the breach of said contract. The complainants also seek to recover damages on the ground that the defendant enticed persons to leave the complainants' employment.

The Chancellor dismissed the bill, and the complainants appealed.

In July 1946, and prior thereto, the defendant operated a candy manufacturing business known as the Independent Candy Company. The…