The party seeking enforcement of the covenant has the burden of proof on every element. The party resisting enforcement of the covenant has the burden of proving the existence of undue hardship, if raised as a defense.
Structure Code of Alabama
Title 8 - Commercial Law and Consumer Protection.
Article 10 - Restrictive Covenants,
Section 8-1-190 - Void Contracts; Contracts Allowed to Preserve Protectable Interests.
Section 8-1-191 - Protectable Interests.
Section 8-1-192 - Requirements.
Section 8-1-193 - Voidable Restraints.
Section 8-1-194 - Burden of Proof.
Section 8-1-195 - Remedies and Defenses.