Legal Opinion

Graham v. Mary Kay Inc.

Texas Court of Appeals, 14th District (Houston)

Decided July 20, 2000No. 14-98-01152-CVPublishedCited by 44 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

MAJORITY OPINION

ROSS A. SEARS, Justice (Assigned).

Michelle Graham appeals an injunction barring her from selling Mary Kay Cosmetics items at her retail locations. Mary Kay Inc. sought the injunction, arguing Graham could only acquire its products by inducing its sales representatives to *752breach their distribution agreements with Mary Kay. These agreements prohibit the sale of Mary Kay cosmetics at a “retail” location. The trial court agreed and enjoined Graham from acquiring and selling Mary Kay products in this fashion. In twelve points of error appellant contends the trial court erred both…

2Cases cited31 opinions

  1. Nixon v. Mr. Property Management Co.Texas Supreme Court · 1985
  2. Eastern Railroad Presidents Conference v. Noerr Motor Freight, Inc.Supreme Court of the United States · 1961
  3. California Motor Transport Co. v. Trucking UnlimitedSupreme Court of the United States · 1972
  4. Sterner v. Marathon Oil Co.Texas Supreme Court · 1989
  5. Cincinnati Life Insurance Co. v. CatesTexas Supreme Court · 1996

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3Cited by44 opinions

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  3. Preston Gate, LP v. Bukaty, Texas Court of Appeals, 5th District (Dallas)2008
  4. TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES v. Holmes, Texas Court of Appeals, 3rd District (Austin)2009
  5. Williams v. City of Dallas, Texas Court of Appeals, 5th District (Dallas)2001

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