Non-Compete Clause · Alabama

Is a non-compete clause enforceable in Alabama in 2026?

Primary-source-cited holdings from actual court opinions — quoted verbatim and linked to the source. Informational signal only, not legal advice.

Short answerAlabama is mixed on non-compete clauses — outcomes are split across the 2 rulings we track, so the exact wording is decisive.

Based on 2 verified holding(s) from court opinions and regulatory actions, here's the breakdown for non-compete clauses in Alabama:

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Full rulings

Struck / unenforceableconfidence: medium

“Following a hearing, the trial court, on September 12, 2007, entered an order declaring the noncompetition clause unenforceable.”

Covenant language at issue“Provided that [Martin] is not in default under this Agreement neither [Battistella], whether as a principal, principal owner, part owner, owner, interest holder, unit holder, stockholder, partner, employee, independent contractors, contractor, agent, or in any other capacity, nor any entity in which…”

View the source opinion ↗ 9 So. 3d 1235

Enforcedconfidence: medium

“The court finds and concludes that Article 9 is not applicable to the assignment under consideration and, therefore, that Cleveland is not in violation of any terms and conditions of the Franchise Agreement.”

Covenant language at issue“‘This Article shall survive termination of this Agreement- In consideration thereof, and in the event of termination of this Agreement,.... ’”

View the source opinion ↗ 571 So. 2d 1021

Disclaimer: This is an automated, informational early-warning signal derived from primary sources. It is NOT legal advice and creates no attorney-client relationship. Enforceability is fact- and jurisdiction-specific and changes over time; consult a licensed attorney before acting.
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