[lupire]

California's basis was "reatraint of trade". Equitability was not a factor, regardless of how much was paid for the noncompete.

The legal basis for voiding contracts is "unconscionability".

[deaddodo]

> Equitability was not a factor, regardless of how much was paid for the noncompete.

There was no equitable value, which directly led into economic restraint and servitude arguments.

> The legal basis for voiding contracts is "unconscionability".

Not sure what you're referring to here, but you should review "balance of contract" and "fair and equitable terms" in US and California contract law.