Gana Holdings v Renshaw [2013] NSWSC 381

Gana Holdings v Renshaw [2013] NSWSC 381

The interlocutory injunction is refused as the applicant failed to establish circumstances justifying injunctive relief; damages are likely to be an adequate remedy and the preservation of legitimate interests requires only that the defendants keep records of work and revenues derived from Mr McLachlin.

Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
05 April 2013
Procedural Posture
Application for Interlocutory Injunction / Interlocutory Ruling
Outcome
Application for interlocutory injunction refused.
Legal Topics
['injunctions' 'restraint of Trade' 'fiduciary Duties' 'confidential Information' 'partnership Agreements']

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Procedural Posture

Application for Interlocutory Injunction / Interlocutory Ruling

  1. 1 ['Whether Mr Renshaw breached the partnership deed by approaching, canvassing, soliciting or endeavouring to entice away an employee (Mr McLachlin)' 'Whether there was a breach of fiduciary duty' 'Whether there was misuse of confidential information' 'Adequacy of an interlocutory injunction as a remedy']

Ratio Decidendi

The interlocutory injunction is refused as the applicant failed to establish circumstances justifying injunctive relief; damages are likely to be an adequate remedy and the preservation of legitimate interests requires only that the defendants keep records of work and revenues derived from Mr McLachlin.

Court Disposition

Application for interlocutory injunction refused.

Orders

  • ['Defendants to keep proper records of any work brought by Mr McLachlin and of revenues derived from that work.']