Short answerIn Missouri, courts have enforced non-compete clauses in most of the rulings we track (2 of 4) — but enforceability still turns on a reasonable scope, duration, and geography.
Based on 4 verified holding(s) from court opinions and regulatory actions, here's the breakdown for non-compete clauses in Missouri:
- Enforced: 2 ruling(s)
- Narrowed (reformed): 1 ruling(s)
- Unsettled: 1 ruling(s)
🔔 Get alerted free when Missouri non-compete clause law changes →
Full rulings
Narrowed (reformed)confidence: medium
“The trial court entered a judgment against Defendant Martin on Count I of MFA’s petition enforcing the covenant not to compete in Defendant Martin’s May 1999 Manager Agreement according to its terms, but limiting the phrase “petroleum products” to bulk propane not sold for recreational use.”
Covenant language at issue“For a period of three (3) years after MANAGER leaves the employ of MFA OIL, MANAGER agrees not to work for another company engaged in the sale of petroleum products within a thirty five (35) mile radius of the MFA OIL AB7 Seymour plant. For a period of three (3) years after MANAGER leaves the employ…”
View the source opinion ↗ CourtListener #4502367
Unsettledconfidence: medium
“The discovery judgment and the summary judgment entered by the trial court are reversed, and the case is remanded to the trial court for further proceedings consistent with this opinion.”
Covenant language at issue“[would] not directly or indirectly solicit the accounting, bookkeeping, tax, audit, or similar professional business of any existing client of [MWR] or any client of [MWR] hereafter obtained by any member of [MWR] or any employee of [MWR] obtained through the date of termination and this restriction…”
View the source opinion ↗ 206 S.W.3d 369
Enforcedconfidence: medium
“On the current record, the Court finds Ronnoco has met its burden of establishing that preliminary relief is warranted.”
Covenant language at issue“During my employment and for two (2) years thereafter, and within two hundred (200) miles of any of my work locations for the Company, I will not, directly or indirectly, for myself or on behalf of or in connection with any other person, entity or organization: (a) engage in any business or activity…”
CourtListener #10234043
Enforcedconfidence: medium
“The Court is satisfied that this provision sufficiently conveyed the possibility of assignment to Narup and Reuter; their assent to the Agreements, therefore, amounts to consent to the possible assignment thereof.”
Covenant language at issue“This Agreement may be enforced by the Company and/or any successor or assign (a person/entity to which the Company’s rights under this Agreement are transferred). . . . Whether or not the Company transfers any of its rights and/or interests under this Agreement, I understand and agree that any succe…”
CourtListener #10234092
Get alerted when Missouri law changes a clause like yours
A new Missouri ruling can flip enforceability overnight. Join the early list — we'll tell you the moment a court moves the risk on a non-compete clause in Missouri.
✓ You're on the list — we'll be in touch the moment something relevant changes in Missouri.