This case relates to the legality of contracts. The case mentioned between Jan and Amy revolves around the business legal contracts and enforceable. The case was that Jan signs a noncompetitive contract with Amy. According to the contract, Jan is not allowed to open a similar business within three state radius of Amy's business for 5 years. This contract is a restrictive covenant (Kennedy, 2004).
Restrictive covenant
Restrictive covenants such as non-compete and non-solicitation agreements are often used in connection with acquisitions to protect the underlying value of the transaction. After all, an acquiring company typically values ...