Miller v. Preefer

BID WILL, MARTIN J., Associate Judge.

John W. Miller (hereinafter “Miller”) appeals from an adverse final judgment entered after a non-jury trial on Miller’s suit seeking declaratory relief. Miller contends that the trial court erroneously declined to declare a covenant not to compete in a 1994 settlement agreement void as illegal and against public policy. We affirm.

Factual and Procedural Background

Miller operates, or has an ownership interest in, numerous restaurant and bar establishments throughout Florida under the “Ale House” name. Appellee Jay Preefer also operates, or has licensees that…