Purcell v. Joyner

Jordan, Justice.

The appellant’s complaint basically alleged that the appellee Joyner was hired under an employment contract whereby Joyner would not engage in the business of appraising vehicle damage in a certain described territory for a period of three years after termination of employment with the appellant Purcell; that the appellee Joyner breached said contract when he terminated his employment with Purcell and went to work for Gay & Taylor doing appraisal work within the territory prohibited by the employment contract. The complaint sought to enjoin Joyner for a period of three years…