166 Ill. App. The trial court dismissed the action in reliance on the release. 166 Ill. App. On appeal, this court affirmed the trial court and held that a release from a restrictive covenant need not be supported by consideration. 166 Ill. App.
Courts favor fair competition in business.
Thus, restrictive covenants have long been disfavored by the courts. Because the courts disfavor restraint covenants, we are of the opinion that disentanglement from them should be easily obtainable, especially where both parties to the agreement desire the abolition of such promise. Where, as here, the employer has given a written release we can see no reason to make consideration a requirement of that release. We therefore hold that a written release of a promise not to compete is valid absent consideration. 166 Ill. App.