| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch |
| Reference No | CA 157/04 |
| Hearing date | 14 Dec 2004 |
| Determination date | 14 December 2004 |
| Member | P Cheyne |
| Representation | P McPherson |
| Location | Christchurch |
| Parties | Enterprise Recruitment Christchurch Ltd v Palmer |
| Summary | INTERIM INJUNCTION - Ex parte application for Anton Pillar order and interim injunctions – Respondent worked as recruitment consultant – Applicant accessed respondent’s computer after notice of resignation given – Discovered emails and attachments relating to the business of recruitment consulting – Alleged confidential information – Respondent accepted position with competitor – Real potential for serious commercial damage if misuse of the confidential information – Proof on respondent’s home computer – Risk evidence destroyed unless order granted – Anton Pillar order granted |
| Result | Application granted ; No order for costs |
| Cases Cited | Busby v Thorn EMI Video Programmes Ltd [1984] 1 NZLR 461 |
| Number of Pages | 2 |
| PDF File Link: | ca 157_04.pdf [pdf 12 KB] |