Linville v. Servisoft of Virginia, Inc.

The issue before us is whether the trial court was correct in enjoining Robert W. Linville from competing with his former employer, Servisoft of Virginia, Incorporated.

Servisoft, a company engaged in the water-softening business, employed Linville as a salesman in April 1968. Before beginning work, Linville entered into an agreement with Servisoft containing the following provisions:

“In consideration for being employed by Servisoft of Virginia, Incorporated, and upon receiving the Servisoft of Virginia, Incorporated, Soft Water Sales program, it is understood and agreed that upon the…