We should not be too strict in construing instruments or contracts generally drawn up on the spur of the moment. - Nicholas Conyngham Tindal

Whatever is injurious to the interests of the public is void, on the grounds of public policy.

There is no reason for assuming, that the time of medical men and attornies is more valuable than that of others whose livelihood depends on their own exertions.

Whatever restraint is larger than the necessary protection of the party, can be of no benefit to either, it can only be oppressive; and if oppressive, it is, in the eye of the law unreasonable.