Interstate Tea Co. v. Alt

Judgment reversed on the law, with costs, and complaint dismissed, with costs. The action is for an injunction against a former employee to enforce a negative covenant not to solicit any persons, etc., who are, or in the future may become, plaintiff’s customers. The covenant contains no limitation as to time or space, is harsh and oppressive to defendant and is not necessary for the protection of plaintiff’s business. Such a covenant is against public policy and will not be enforced in a court of equity. (Diamond Match Co. v. Roeber, 106 N. Y. 473; McCall Co. v. Wright, 133 App. Div. 62;…