Mardo, a brilliant cloth designer, contracted to work for Texture, a textiles company that is world famous for its superb materials. A clause in the employment contract says Mardo will not work for anyone else but Texture for the five-year period of their contract. Shortly after starting to work for Texture, Mardo realizes she has always wanted to be a doctor and that, if she does not start soon, she will never achieve her goal. Texture refuses to let her out of the contract and points out that she has promised not to work for anyone else but them. Mardo leaves anyway.
Discuss whether Texture can get an injunction to stop Mardo working as a cocktail waitress while she puts herself through medical school.

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The Answer of Mardo, a brilliant cloth designer, contracted to work for Texture, a textiles company that is world famous for its superb materials. A clause in the employment contract says Mardo will not work for anyone else but Texture for the five-year period of their contract. Shortly after starting to work for Texture, Mardo realizes she has always wanted to be a doctor and that, if she does not start soon, she will never achieve her goal. Texture refuses to let her out of the contract and points out that she has promised not to work for anyone else but them. Mardo leaves anyway.
Discuss whether Texture can get an injunction to stop Mardo working as a cocktail waitress while she puts herself through medical school.

Mardo, a Brilliant Cloth Designer, Contracted to Work for Texture