An Agreement to Refrain from a Particular Trade, Profession, or Business

question 22

True/False

An agreement to refrain from a particular trade, profession, or business is enforceable if two requirements are met: that the purpose of the restraint is to protect a property interest of the promisee and the restraint is no more extensive than is reasonably necessary to protect that interest.

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Definitions:

Well-Being

The state of being comfortable, healthy, or happy, often considered in a broad perspective including physical, psychological, and social aspects.

Externalities

Externalities are effects of a transaction that are experienced by someone who is not directly involved in the transaction, either positively (positive externalities) or negatively (negative externalities).

Charities

Organizations dedicated to furthering a particular social cause or advocating for a shared point of interest, typically operating on a non-profit basis.

Negative Externalities

Unintended and uncompensated costs imposed by one party’s actions on others not involved in the action, often leading to market failure.