ELDRIDGE v. Johnston

This is a suit for injunction, brought by D. W. Eldridge, individually, and D. W. Eldridge, Hazle B. Eldridge, John L. Eldridge, and D. W. Eldridge, Jr., partners, dba Eldridge Packing Company, as plaintiffs, against Harold Johnston, as defendant, to restrain defendant from carrying on a meat business in the counties of Union, Umatilla, Baker, and Wallowa, Oregon, in competition with plaintiffs, in violation of contract. The trial court entered a decree in favor of defendant; plaintiffs appeal.

Plaintiffs are engaged in the meat-packing business, with their principal place of business located…