Sorry to hear your probs Bunji,
I can't help with your overall problem but can help on your last question.
I'm not a lawyer and I haven't studied law beyond a couple of basic courses I was made to take about a decade ago. However, one of the few things that did stick was that you cannot enforce restriction of trade clauses.
One of the areas specifically highlighted was that distances are almost never enforceable as they can almost always be proved to place a restriction on your ability to work. 50 miles (which is basically sending you into the next county) is definitely too restrictive and the clause would be thrown out. There's a bit more detail here (albeit approaching it from the point of the employer).
http://jobs.managementconsultancy.co...protecting.jsp Hope it all works out for you and best of luck with Bungi junior.
cheers,
Chi
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