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Non-Compete Contract
My question involves business law in the state of: New Mexico
Ok, First of all I just got diagnosed with bi-polar disorder so this question might be odd, but I am now feeling up to par to ask it.
I signed a no-compete and employee contract after I was relocated here by the company I work for. I dont want to type a book about the contract but it basicly says that I cant do business on my own in the same county for two years after the contract ends. and I have to work two years for the company, also that I have to pay them for lost profit if I quit within the two years, and plus pay attorney fees too.
They verbally agreed to provide insurance, and a trip to vegas, if I sign. I got rejected for both. I walked out because of them cussing at me one day and they said I am responsible for the $700 dollars they lost that day. Anyways WE apologized, and I am still working there. I could not afford an attorney so Legal aid helped me. I sent them the contract and they told me that everything on there is enforcible including the lost profit deal. I plan on honoring my part of the deal. But here is the question regarding the contract.
1. can they sue me if My wife starts a business in her name and I help her(she is not on the contact)?
2. can they sue me if I do business in another state (texas is just 3 miles away)
3. If I have my wifes customers sign a paper stating that they are not customers of the company I now work for.
Keep in mind that my employer and his attorney wrote the contract up without my input. and I was pressured into signing it , as I am gullable and bi-polar. also told them that I will sign for a $2500, plus medical insurance plus vegas trip which they did not do. plus they have the big lawyer and I dont
4. If they do sue me and win how enforcable is it , can they take me to jail if do business on my own. can they physically force me not to do business.
BTW I am a window tinter , sorry for the "crazy" questions[/LIST]
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Re: Non-Compete Contract
If you can find a way to work without violating the contract, then you can do that. If you break the contract, you risk being sued. We haven't read the contract.
When you say the contract applies only in a single county, then you tell us that you can work in a different state, what reply do you expect? The county doesn't cross state lines.
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Re: Non-Compete Contract
thank you very much Mrknowitall, I had a feeling you were going to respond and I am so glad you did!! Your time is very much appreciated!! I did not want to enclose the contract because I will have a chance to be identified. but I will send you a Private message or email it to you with your blessings. not now but after the holiday !!! thank you again.