John Lucas & Co. v. Evans

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Smith, J.:

This was an action to enjoin defendant from engaging in the paint and varnish business in Topeka for a period of five years from January 22, 1932. Judgment was for plaintiff. Defendant appeals.

The facts are substantially as follows: Plaintiff is a corporation engaged in the wholesale distribution of paints and varnishes. Defendant was the president of the Miller-Hoyes Paint and Glass Company. This company is engaged in the business of selling paints and varnishes in Topeka. In 1928 defendant was an employee of plaintiff. He borrowed the money…