Legal Opinion

Corson v. Universal Door Systems, Inc.

Supreme Court of Alabama

Decided August 9, 1991No. 1900053PublishedCited by 22 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

Timothy Corson appeals from a judgment entered against him and in favor of Universal Door Systems, Inc. ("Universal"), in Universal's action alleging that Corson had violated a nonsolicitation covenant contained in his employment contract with Universal. We reverse and remand.

In August or September 1985, Corson accepted employment with Universal, a company engaged in selling, installing, and servicing automatic doors. At Universal, Corson served as a service and installation technician. His position not only offered him "hands-on" experience with door installation and repair, but required him…

2Cases cited13 opinions

  1. B & M HOMES, INC. v. HoganSupreme Court of Alabama · 1979
  2. James S. Kemper & Co. v. Cox & AssociatesSupreme Court of Alabama · 1983
  3. Geohagan v. General Motors Corp.Supreme Court of Alabama · 1973
  4. Daughtry v. Capital Gas CompanySupreme Court of Alabama · 1969
  5. Calhoun v. Brendle, Inc.Supreme Court of Alabama · 1986

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