The question (8 marks)
Write a note on the restraint of trade and the drafting of confidentiality and non-competition clauses in a franchise agreement or a confidentiality agreement. (8 marks)
MU Module III, franchise and confidentiality agreements; pack ch. 03, Indian Contract Act sections 23, 27, 29, 55 and 73.
Plan your answer on paper before you look at the authorities — issue first, then the rule, then apply it to these facts.
It tests Unit 3 · Consumer Complaints, Powers of Attorney and Commercial Agreements of Drafting, Pleading and Conveyancing – I.
Authorities you will need
- Indian Contract Act 1872, section 27 with its exception
- Indian Contract Act 1872, section 23
- Indian Contract Act 1872, section 29
- Indian Contract Act 1872, section 55
- Indian Contract Act 1872, section 73
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