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noncompetition clause in Pennsylvania

6 Pennsylvania opinions name it 3 courts 1989–2025 1 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Pennsylvania courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (8)

CaseFollowedCited
Barb-Lee Mobile Frame Co. v. Hootgreen
pa · 1965 · cited in 3 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2015–2019
2 sentences

2019Barb–Lee Mobile Frame Co. v. Hoot, 206 A.2d 59, 61 (Pa. 1965); Morgan's, 136 A.2d at 845 (holding covenant not to compete may be enforceable if contained in an employment agreement executed upon the “taking of employment”).

2018Barb–Lee Mobile Frame Co. v. Hoot, 416 Pa. 222 , 206 A.2d 59, 61 (1965); Morgan's [Home Equip.

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Morgan's Home Equipment Corp. v. Martuccigreen
pa · 1957 · cited in 2 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2015–2019
2 sentences

2019Barb–Lee Mobile Frame Co. v. Hoot, 206 A.2d 59, 61 (Pa. 1965); Morgan's, 136 A.2d at 845 (holding covenant not to compete may be enforceable if contained in an employment agreement executed upon the “taking of employment”).

2015Barb-Lee Mobile Frame Co. v. Hoot, 416 Pa. 222 , 206 A.2d 59, 61 (1965); Morgan’s, 136 A.2d at 845 (holding covenant not to compete may be enforceable if contained in an employment agreement executed upon the “taking of employment”).

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Wainwright's Travel Service, Inc. v. Schmolkgreen
pa · 1985 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2001–2001
2 sentences

2001For example, if a restrictive covenant entered into after the start of employment is coupled with a promotion, Records Center Inc., supra at 85, 525 A.2d at 435-36 , ‘a cash payment, a guarantee of certain job benefits, including a favorable change in the employer’s automobile reimbursement policy and a guaranteed severance benefit in the event of termination,’ Davis & Warde Inc. v. Tripodi, 420 Pa. Super. 450, 456 , 616 A.2d 1384, 1388 (1992), a transformation in employment classification from ‘a trainee on a strictly provisional basis’ to a full-time employee with greater earnings, Modern La

2001For example, if a restrictive covenant entered into after the start of employment is coupled with a promotion, Records Center Inc., supra at 85, 525 A.2d at 435-36 , ‘a cash payment, a guarantee of certain job benefits, including a favorable change in the employer’s automobile reimbursement policy and a guaranteed severance benefit in the event of termination,’ Davis & Warde Inc. v. Tripodi, 420 Pa. Super. 450, 456 , 616 A.2d 1384, 1388 (1992), a transformation in employment classification from ‘a trainee on a strictly provisional basis’ to a full-time employee with greater earnings, Modern La

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Modern Laundry & Dry Cleaning Co. v. Farrergreen
pa · 1988 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2001–2001
2 sentences

2001For example, if a restrictive covenant entered into after the start of employment is coupled with a promotion, Records Center Inc., supra at 85, 525 A.2d at 435-36 , ‘a cash payment, a guarantee of certain job benefits, including a favorable change in the employer’s automobile reimbursement policy and a guaranteed severance benefit in the event of termination,’ Davis & Warde Inc. v. Tripodi, 420 Pa. Super. 450, 456 , 616 A.2d 1384, 1388 (1992), a transformation in employment classification from ‘a trainee on a strictly provisional basis’ to a full-time employee with greater earnings, Modern La

2001For example, if a restrictive covenant entered into after the start of employment is coupled with a promotion, Records Center Inc., supra at 85, 525 A.2d at 435-36 , ‘a cash payment, a guarantee of certain job benefits, including a favorable change in the employer’s automobile reimbursement policy and a guaranteed severance benefit in the event of termination,’ Davis & Warde Inc. v. Tripodi, 420 Pa. Super. 450, 456 , 616 A.2d 1384, 1388 (1992), a transformation in employment classification from ‘a trainee on a strictly provisional basis’ to a full-time employee with greater earnings, Modern La

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Capital Bakers, Inc. v. Townsendgreen
pa · 1967 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2001–2001
2 sentences

2001Capital Bakers Inc. v. Townsend, 426 Pa. 188, 190-91 , 231 A.2d 292, 293-94 (1967); Records Center Inc. v. Comprehensive Management Inc., 363 Pa. Super. 79, 85 , 525 A.2d 433, 435 (1987).

2001Capital Bakers Inc. v. Townsend, 426 Pa. 188, 190-91 , 231 A.2d 292, 293-94 (1967); Records Center Inc. v. Comprehensive Management Inc., 363 Pa. Super. 79, 85 , 525 A.2d 433, 435 (1987).

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Davis & Warde, Inc. v. Tripodigreen
pasuperct · 1992 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2001–2001
2 sentences

2001For example, if a restrictive covenant entered into after the start of employment is coupled with a promotion, Records Center Inc., supra at 85, 525 A.2d at 435-36 , ‘a cash payment, a guarantee of certain job benefits, including a favorable change in the employer’s automobile reimbursement policy and a guaranteed severance benefit in the event of termination,’ Davis & Warde Inc. v. Tripodi, 420 Pa. Super. 450, 456 , 616 A.2d 1384, 1388 (1992), a transformation in employment classification from ‘a trainee on a strictly provisional basis’ to a full-time employee with greater earnings, Modern La

2001For example, if a restrictive covenant entered into after the start of employment is coupled with a promotion, Records Center Inc., supra at 85, 525 A.2d at 435-36 , ‘a cash payment, a guarantee of certain job benefits, including a favorable change in the employer’s automobile reimbursement policy and a guaranteed severance benefit in the event of termination,’ Davis & Warde Inc. v. Tripodi, 420 Pa. Super. 450, 456 , 616 A.2d 1384, 1388 (1992), a transformation in employment classification from ‘a trainee on a strictly provisional basis’ to a full-time employee with greater earnings, Modern La

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Gordon Wahls Co. v. Lindegreen
pasuperct · 1982 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2001–2001
2 sentences

2001For example, if a restrictive covenant entered into after the start of employment is coupled with a promotion, Records Center Inc., supra at 85, 525 A.2d at 435-36 , ‘a cash payment, a guarantee of certain job benefits, including a favorable change in the employer’s automobile reimbursement policy and a guaranteed severance benefit in the event of termination,’ Davis & Warde Inc. v. Tripodi, 420 Pa. Super. 450, 456 , 616 A.2d 1384, 1388 (1992), a transformation in employment classification from ‘a trainee on a strictly provisional basis’ to a full-time employee with greater earnings, Modern La

2001For example, if a restrictive covenant entered into after the start of employment is coupled with a promotion, Records Center Inc., supra at 85, 525 A.2d at 435-36 , ‘a cash payment, a guarantee of certain job benefits, including a favorable change in the employer’s automobile reimbursement policy and a guaranteed severance benefit in the event of termination,’ Davis & Warde Inc. v. Tripodi, 420 Pa. Super. 450, 456 , 616 A.2d 1384, 1388 (1992), a transformation in employment classification from ‘a trainee on a strictly provisional basis’ to a full-time employee with greater earnings, Modern La

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Records Ctr. v. COMPREHENSIVE MANAGE.green
pa · 1987 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2001–2001
2 sentences

2001Capital Bakers Inc. v. Townsend, 426 Pa. 188, 190-91 , 231 A.2d 292, 293-94 (1967); Records Center Inc. v. Comprehensive Management Inc., 363 Pa. Super. 79, 85 , 525 A.2d 433, 435 (1987).

2001Capital Bakers Inc. v. Townsend, 426 Pa. 188, 190-91 , 231 A.2d 292, 293-94 (1967); Records Center Inc. v. Comprehensive Management Inc., 363 Pa. Super. 79, 85 , 525 A.2d 433, 435 (1987).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Pennsylvania. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (2)

CaseCitedYears
Ameshe, Y. v. President Judge Montgomery CCP green
pa · 2015
1 sentence

2025Regarding consideration, “[i]f a noncompetition clause is executed at the inception of the employment, the consideration to support the covenant may be the award of the position itself.” Id. at 1275 .

12025–2025
Bettinger v. Carl Berke Assoc., Inc. green
pa · 1974
2 sentences

1989In support of its position, appellant cites Bettinger v. Carl Berke Assoc., Inc., 455 Pa. 100 , 314 A.2d 296 (1974), in which the court granted the issuance of an injunction to the former employer: While it is generally true that injunctions will only be issued upon a showing of irreparable harm, we are here dealing with a restrictive covenant in an employment contract.

1989In support of its position, appellant cites Bettinger v. Carl Berke Assoc., Inc., 455 Pa. 100 , 314 A.2d 296 (1974), in which the court granted the issuance of an injunction to the former employer: While it is generally true that injunctions will only be issued upon a showing of irreparable harm, we are here dealing with a restrictive covenant in an employment contract.

11989–1989

Where else courts name it

NY 15 (1981–2020) CA 13 (1998–2025) OH 12 (1985–2008) MI 11 (1978–2026) LA 10 (1974–2017) IL 9 (1980–2013) PA 6 (1989–2025) TX 6 (1978–2023) IN 5 (1985–2006) MA 5 (1982–1999) GA 5 (1997–2013) KS 5 (1977–2022) CT 4 (1999–2006) FL 4 (1988–2021) CO 4 (1966–2011) AL 4 (1988–2005) SC 3 (1985–1998) NJ 3 (1977–2007) AZ 3 (2010–2014) MD 2 (1989–1991) VA 2 (2005–2010) IA 2 (1989–2018) OR 2 (1973–1987) ID 2 (1985–2008)

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