Harris Calorific Co. v. Marra

Opinion by

Mr. Justice Parker,

The question raised by this appeal in a proceeding in equity is whether a written contract between the parties is enforceable. The court below found that the agreement constituted an illegal restraint of trade. We have come to a different conclusion.

In October, 1939, Harris Calorific Company, the plaintiff, was engaged in the manufacture and sale of welding and cutting apparatus, especially cutting and welding torches. It disposed of its product through various dealers and distributors; it employed no salesmen but it did service its products. The Welders Service…