Code of Alabama

Ala. Code § 8-1-193 (2026)

Voidable Restraints.

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If a contractually specified restraint is overly broad or unreasonable in its duration, a court may void the restraint in part and reform it to preserve the protectable interest or interests. If a contractually specified restraint does not fall within the limited exceptions set out in subsection (b) of Section 8-1-190, a court may void the restraint in its entirety.

(Act 2015-465, §4)

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 2 cases (1 in the last 5 years), 2019–2022 · leading case: Cajun Steamer Ventures LLC v. Thompson (N.D. Ala. 2019).

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Cajun Steamer Ventures LLC v. Thompson (N.D. Ala. 2019). · cites it 3× “” Ala. Code § 8-1-193 . Because this covenant was not unreasonable in duration, but unreasonable in substance, the statute does not instruct the court to merely void the unreasonably broad portion of the provision.”

C & H Mgmt. Grp. LLC v. DeLuccio (N.D. Ala. 2022). “Section 8-1-193 states that “[i]f a contractually specified restraint is overly broad or unreasonable in its duration, a court may void the restraint in part and reform it to preserve the protectable interest or interests.”

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