Presto-X-Company v. Beller

Presto-X-Company brought this action against John Beller to enforce a covenant not to compete. The covenant was contained in a written agreement whereby Presto-X purchased the trade name, customer accounts, and goodwill of Beliefs pest control business. Presto-X alleged that Beller violated the covenant and sought injunctive relief. Following a bench trial, the district court for Platte County found that the covenant not to compete was void and entered judgment for Beller. Because we conclude on de novo review that the covenant not to compete was unreasonably restrictive and, therefore, void,…