[Solved] When goodwill of the firm, the selling partners may agree with the buyer that they will not carry on similar business, within a specified period or within specified local limits. Such agreement in restraint of trade shall be :

Q.	When goodwill of the firm, the selling partners may agree with the buyer that they will not carry on similar business, within a specified period or within specified local limits. Such agreement in restraint of trade shall be :
A.	Valid, if the restrictions imposed are reasonable
B.	Valid (whether restrictions are reasonable or not)
C.	Void
D.	Voidable
Answer» A. Valid, if the restrictions imposed are reasonable

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