Legal Question in Business Law in Florida

Re: Service Industry

That would be a non-compete and yes it is binding if properly written and executed.

Re: Service Industry

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The instrument is commonly called a Non Compete Agreement. Although often included as part of a sale/purchase of a business transaction, they are not always upheld if challanged by a court.

Different courts have come up with different opinions. Generally, they cannot be overbroad nor can they be for too large of a geographical area. The courts will generally find that you cannot unnecessarily stop a person from earning a living.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.