Filby v TEG Live Pty Ltd [2023] NSWCA 320

Filby v TEG Live Pty Ltd [2023] NSWCA 320

The information conveyed by the appellant was too general and insufficiently unique to have the quality of confidence required for protection; it was not received in circumstances importing an obligation of confidence, and there was no misuse. The primary judge's findings of fact were soundly based and not shown to be erroneous.

Parties
Appellant: Mark Filby; Respondent: TEG Live Pty Ltd
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
19 December 2023
Procedural Posture
Appeal / Judgment
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Breach of Confidence, Appellate Review, Obligation of Confidence, Misuse of Confidential Information
Equity Evidence Procedure Breach of Confidence Appellate Review Obligation of Confidence Misuse of Confidential Information

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Parties

Mark Filby

Appellant

TEG Live Pty Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Appeal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the information conveyed by Mr Filby was inherently unspecific, and thus lacked the necessary quality of confidence
  2. 2 Whether the information was received by TEG Live Pty Ltd in circumstances importing an obligation of confidence
  3. 3 Whether there was misuse of confidential information

Ratio Decidendi

The information conveyed by the appellant was too general and insufficiently unique to have the quality of confidence required for protection; it was not received in circumstances importing an obligation of confidence, and there was no misuse. The primary judge's findings of fact were soundly based and not shown to be erroneous.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • The appeal is dismissed.
  • The appellant pays the respondent's costs of the appeal.