James T. Hair Co. v. Huckins
Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
Appeal from the Circuit Court of the United States for the Eastern District of Arkansas. In Equity. This was a suit by the James T. Hair Company against Joseph Huckins to restrain the alleged violation of a contract. The court below sustained a demurrer to the bill, and complainant appeals.
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Appeal from the Circuit Court of the United States for the Eastern District of Arkansas. In Equity. This was a suit by the James T. Hair Company against Joseph Huckins to restrain the alleged violation of a contract. The court below sustained a demurrer to the bill, and complainant appeals. Statement by CALDWELL, Circuit Judge: The appellant, the Jamos T. Hair Company, and the appellee, Joseph Huck-ins, entered into a contract, of which the following is a copy: “Texarkana, May 11th, 1S88. “To whom it may concern: In consideration of the reduced rates (as given elsewhere on this leaf) at which…
1Opinion of the CourtCaldwell, Circuit Judge
According to the record, the court below rested its judgment sustaining the demurrer to The bill upon the ground “that the contract sued on is in restraint of trade, against public policy, and void,” and the briefs of counsel are directed chiellv to a discussion of that aspect of tin case; but we do not And it necessary to consider the question whether the contract was one in restraint of trade, and void for that reason. One of the grounds of demurrer to the bill is that the plaintiff has a plain, speedy, and adequate remedy at law. That this ground of demurrer was well taken is so plaiu and…
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