Question

William recently sold his successful business to Janice. The contract for the sale contained an unreasonable restriction that did not allow William to open a similar business for fifteen years. In this instance, the courts would likely:

Answer 1

Explanation:

In the given context, William sold his business to Janice. But in the contract that was made there was an unreasonable restriction to William that he cannot open a business of similar nature for the next fifteen years.  But the court in this instant can either refuse the restriction to be enforced and allow William to open a business or the court can also reform the contract asking them to make it reasonable.