All Stainless, Inc. v. Colby

The plaintiff (All Stainless) appeals from a final decree dismissing its bill in equity which sought injunctive relief against a former employee (Colby) for violation of a covenant not to compete.

The judge made findings from which the following facts are taken. All Stainless made sales to industrial purchasers of stainless- steel fasteners, “including nuts, bolts, screws, as well as stainless steel pipe valves and fittings.” It made distribution in all the New England States and New York. In January, 1961, Colby entered into an employment agreement with All Stainless. That agreement contained…