Hebb v. Stump, Harvey & Cook, Inc.

This appeal concerns the applicability and scope of covenants not to compete in an employment contract entered into between Stump, Harvey and Cook, Inc., (Stump) an insurance agency, and James Hebb, (Hebb) a former employee. The contract was executed on May 21, 1971 several months after Hebb began work for Stump. After terminating Hebb’s employment for cause in December 1973, Stump filed a Bill of Complaint asking the Circuit Court of Baltimore City to enjoin Hebb from violating covenants not to compete in the employment contract. The trial judge, William J. O’Donnell, enjoined appellant from…