| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Auckland |
| Reference No | AA 267A/02 |
| Determination date | 25 September 2002 |
| Member | D King |
| Representation | Currie (In person), Reeves (In person), Johnston (In person) ; Towner |
| Location | Auckland |
| Parties | Currie & Ors v Tru- Test Ltd |
| Other Parties | Johnston, Reeves |
| Summary | RESTRAINT OF TRADE - Supplementary decision regarding legality of restraint of trade provision - Parties had been directed to resolve matter at mediation - Failed to reach agreement - Restraint unlawful and unfair - Duration too long - Specialised industry - Illegal Contracts Act 1970 used to remove restraint provision |
| Result | Orders accordingly ; Costs reserved |
| Cases Cited | Airgas Compressor Specialists Ltd v Bryant [1998] 2 ERNZ 42;Bates v Gates (1986) 1 NZELC 95, 269;Force Four NZ Ltd v Curtling [1994] 1 ERNZ 542;Lansing Linde Ltd v Kerr [1991] 1 All ER 418;Littlewoods Organisation Ltd v Harris [1978] 1 All ER 1026;Mason v Provident Clothing and Supply Co Ltd [1913] AC 724;Radio Horowhenua Ltd v Bradley [1993] 2 ERNZ 1085 |
| Number of Pages | 3 |
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