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The person seeking enforcement of a restrictive covenant shall plead and prove the existence of one or more legitimate business interests justifying the restrictive covenant. If a person seeking enforcement of the restrictive covenant establishes by prima-facie evidence that the restraint is in compliance with the provisions of Code Section 13-8-53, then any person opposing enforcement has the burden of establishing that the contractually specified restraint does not comply with such requirements or that such covenant is unreasonable.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Georgia Code Title 13. Contracts § 13-8-55 - last updated March 28, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ga/title-13-contracts/ga-code-sect-13-8-55/
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