Which of the following will increase the chances that a covenant (agreement) not to compete clause will be enforced?

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the restriction is necessary to protect trade secrets.

the restriction involves a geographical area larger than the area in which the employer does business.

the covenant contains a "lifetime" restriction.

none of these, as covenants not to compete are an illegal restriction on an individual's right to work.

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Question 23

2pts

Covenants (agreements) not to compete:

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must have at a minimum reasonable limitations.

are never enforced against individuals.

are always enforced against businesses.

are always enforced against individuals and businesses because they serve an important economic function.

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Question 24

2pts

Food, clothing, and shelter are the only things that the courts have been willing to define as being "necessaries."

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True

False

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Question 25

2pts

While potentially enforceable, contracts that limit competition are disfavored by courts.

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True

False

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Question 26

2pts

A person who is older than the age of majority may disaffirm a contract if:

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None of these.

The other party is a minor who lied about his age

The other party is an emancipated minor.

The contract is for necessaries

Question 27

2pts

An exculpatory clause relieving a person from liability for her fraud will not be enforced.

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True

False

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Question 28

2pts

If a covenant not to compete is too broad, a court will:

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Choose either to strike the entire restriction, or adjust the clause to make it reasonable.

strike the entire restriction

adjust the clause to make it reasonable

shut the business down.

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Question 29

2pts

Both Regulatory and Revenue raising licensing statutes are designed to protect the public.

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True

False

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Question 30

2pts

A minor normally is permitted to disaffirm a contract for the purchase of necessaries but remains liable for the reasonable value of the goods.

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True

False