Posted: November 9th, 2016

Arthur Murray sued to enforce the noncompete contract. What would be the result?

Review and respond to Chapter 30.6 Exercise 4 (with some addition). Clifford Witter was a dance instructor at the Arthur Murray Dance Studios in Cleveland. If student got hurt while obtaining lessons at the studio, what are the factors to consider in determining any liability? As a condition of employment, Clifford signed a contract not to work for a competitor. Subsequently, he was hired by the Fred Astaire Dancing Studios, where he taught the method that he had learned at Arthur Murray. Arthur Murray sued to enforce the noncompete contract. What would be the result? What additional information, if any, would you need to know to analyze the case?