Legal Opinion
New Castle Orthopedic Associates v. Burns
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
Decided November 1, 1978No. 123PublishedCited by 91 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION
NIX, Justice.
Appellant Burns, a medical doctor specializing in orthopedics, entered into an employment contract with appellee New Castle Orthopedic Associates (Orthopedic) in November, 1975. Orthopedic is a professional association of four doctors located in Lawrence County. The employment agreement provided for Dr. Burns’ employment for one year beginning January 1, 1976, at an annual compensation of $60,000. It contained the following covenant not to compete:
“In the event that Burns leaves the employment of Orthopedic on or before January 1, 1977, . . . Burns agrees that he will not…
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