Suess signed a contract which included a covenant not to compete with his old employer for a year.When Suess quit,he went into competition with his former employer and was sued.He argued that the covenant was not valid.The court held:
A)Suess was right,all such covenants are void
B)in all states,such covenants violate public policy
C)such covenant are unconscionable in all states
D)the covenant was not backed up by consideration,so there was no contract to be violated
E)none of the other choices

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The court likely held that the covenant not to compete was valid, as such covenants can be enforceable if they are reasonable in scope, duration, and geographic area, and if they protect legitimate business interests.

Suess Signed a Contract Which Included a Covenant Not to Compete