Legal Opinion
Franklin v. Forever Venture, Inc.
South Dakota Supreme Court
Decided April 27, 2005No. NonePublishedCited by 6 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
MEIERHENRY, Justice.'
[¶ 1.] This appeal involves a non-compete clause in a contract for the sale of a restaurant. Peter Franklin (Franklin), the seller, brought a declaratory action to determine if the non-compete provision was in- violation of the statutory prohibition against restraints of trade. The buyer, Forever Venture, Inc., counterclaimed for an injunction prohibiting Franklin from continuing in his present job. The trial court determined that the non-compete provision was enforceable and issued an injunction against Franklin. Franklin appeals.
PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND AND FACTS
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