Sofia signs a covenant not to compete with her employer, Topmost Sales Corporation. A court decides that the covenant is overly restrictive. The court will likely
A)enforce it as written so as not to undercut the freedom of contract.
B)enforce it but evaluate its effects over time.
C)reform its terms to prevent any undue burden.
D)refuse to enforce it unless Topmost pays additional consideration.

Question

Sofia signs a covenant not to compete with her employer, Topmost Sales Corporation. A court decides that the covenant is overly restrictive. The court will likely​
A)enforce it as written so as not to undercut the freedom of contract.
B)enforce it but evaluate its effects over time.
C)reform its terms to prevent any undue burden.
D)refuse to enforce it unless Topmost pays additional consideration.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A court will likely reform the terms of an overly restrictive covenant not to compete to make it reasonable and prevent any undue burden on the employee, ensuring it is fair and enforceable.

Sofia Signs a Covenant Not to Compete with Her Employer