Reeves v. Koops Martin Financial Services Pty. Limited [2006] NSWCA 221

Reeves v. Koops Martin Financial Services Pty. Limited [2006] NSWCA 221

The restraint in the claimant's employment contract, on its proper construction, protected both confidentiality and customer connection, not being limited by the statement of aim, and was not found invalid in its application to clients personally served by the claimant; no error was found in the primary judge's reasoning.

Parties
Claimant: Dean Reeves; Opponent: Koops Martin Financial Services Pty. Limited
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
01 August 2006
Procedural Posture
Application for Leave to Appeal / Court of Appeal Decision on Application for Leave
Outcome
Application for leave to appeal dismissed with costs.
Legal Topics
Construction of Restraint Clauses, Employer and Employee, Restraint for Protection of Customer Connection and Confidentiality
Employment Law Restraint of Trade Construction of Restraint Clauses Employer and Employee Restraint for Protection of Customer Connection and Confidentiality

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Parties

Dean Reeves

Claimant

Koops Martin Financial Services Pty. Limited

Opponent

Procedural Posture

Application for Leave to Appeal / Court of Appeal Decision on Application for Leave

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the restraint protected only confidentiality or also customer connection
  2. 2 Whether the restraint was excessive and contrary to public policy
  3. 3 Whether an order should be made under Restraints of Trade Act 1976 s4(3)

Ratio Decidendi

The restraint in the claimant's employment contract, on its proper construction, protected both confidentiality and customer connection, not being limited by the statement of aim, and was not found invalid in its application to clients personally served by the claimant; no error was found in the primary judge's reasoning.

Court Disposition

Application for leave to appeal dismissed with costs.

Orders

  • Application for leave to appeal dismissed with costs.