Lindskov v. Lindskov

SEVERSON, Justice.

[¶ 1.] Dennis Lindskov purchased Les Lindskov’s interest in Automotive Company, Inc. Dennis and Les signed a dissolution agreement that contained a non-disparagement clause. When Les opened a competing business within months of the sale of his interest in the company, Dennis initiated this breach of contract and fraud and deceit action, alleging that the non-disparagement clause contained a covenant not to compete. The trial court granted Les’s motions for summary judgment on both causes of action and dismissed Dennis’s complaint. We affirm.

Background

[¶ 2.] Automotive…