Right, and in most contracts you would sue for damages if the contract were broken. But with non-compete agreements, it's common to seek injunctive relief, whi

Right, and in most contracts you would sue for damages if the contract were broken. But with non-compete agreements, it's common to seek injunctive relief, which is a kind of terrifying and powerful tool that the court has. Liquidated damages seem like a more reasonable, free-market friendly alternative, although I'd rather see courts stay out of this even more.