Legal Opinion
SOUTHEASTERN BEVERAGE & ICE EQUIPMENT COMPANY, INC. v. Dillard
Supreme Court of Georgia
Decided December 3, 1974No. 29344PublishedCited by 10 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Undercofler, Justice.
Southeastern Beverage & Ice Equipment Co., Inc., filed a complaint against Dennis E. Dillard for an alleged breach of negative covenants in an employment contract. The complaint sought a temporary and permanent injunction, damages and general relief.
After hearing argument of counsel the trial court dismissed the complaint on the ground that the employment contract was void because it was vague and contrary to public policy. The appeal is from this judgment. Held:
The contract prohibited the employee’s activities in any area which was competitive with the company. A…
2Cases cited4 opinions
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- Wesley-Jessen, Inc. v. ArmentoDistrict Court, N.D. Georgia · 1981
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