Given situation: This case is relating to the concept of common law restraint of trade. Since the public benefits from robust free competition, contracts that limit trade unreasonably are illegal. To discuss: The court should enjoin the contrary agreement of manufacturing machines.

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This case is relating to the concept of common law restraint of trade. Since the public benefits from robust free competition, contracts that limit trade unreasonably are illegal.

To discuss: The court should enjoin the contrary agreement of manufacturing machines.

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