Restrictions OK
Jurisdiction Employment Relations Authority - Auckland
Reference No [2014] NZERA Auckland 56
Determination date 18 February 2014
Member T G Tetitaha
Representation P Kiely, S Worthy ; B Edwards
Parties Orcon Ltd v Lane and Ors
Other Parties Reade, Callplus Services Ltd
Summary INJUNCTION - Applicant sought urgent interim injunction restraining first and second respondents commencing work for third respondent - Restraint of trade clause - Head of residential sales and head of brand and communications
Abstract AUTHORITY FOUND -;INJUNCTION: Arguable case respondents in breach of restraint of trade. Both respondents in senior positions. Possible agreed variation resulted in estoppel. Balance of convenience favoured applicant. Substantive hearing date not available for several months. Urgency granted. Application for injunctive relief granted.
Result Application granted; Orders made; No order for costs
Main Category Injunction
Number of Pages 4
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