Thompson v. Andrus
Michigan Supreme Court
Appeal from Shiawassee. (Newton, J.) Bill to enjoin defendants from engaging in the hardware business. The facts are stated in the opinion. 1. The court will look no further than to see that the restraint of trade is reasonable and consistent with the law, and that there is a legal consideration to support the contract; citing Pierce v. Puller, 8 Mass. 233; Pike v. Thomas, 7 Am.
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Appeal from Shiawassee. (Newton, J.) Bill to enjoin defendants from engaging in the hardware business. The facts are stated in the opinion. 1. The court will look no further than to see that the restraint of trade is reasonable and consistent with the law, and that there is a legal consideration to support the contract; citing Pierce v. Puller, 8 Mass. 233; Pike v. Thomas, 7 Am. Dec. 741, and notes; Hubbard v. Miller, 27 Mich. 15; Beal v. Chase, 31 Id. 520; Doty v. Martin, 32 Id. 462: Grow v. Seligman, 47 Id. 607; Timmerman v. Dever, 52 Id. 34; Myers v. Buggy Co., 52 Id. 215. 1. Contracts in…
1Opinion of the CourtChamplin, J.
In February and March, 1886, William II. Andrus was engaged in carrying on what is called the *553*' hardware business,” which included dealing in stoves and tinware, at the city of Owosso, Mich. Charles J. Andrus, his son, was employed by him as a clerk in the store, and his daughter, Kitty Andrus, was his bookkeeper. He had been engaged in the hardware business at that place since 1871, and had a large and profitable class of customers. He had stated that he wanted to sell -out his business and stock of goods, and remove west, on account of his health, and to look after interests ■ he claimed…
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