International Sports Tours Ltd (t/a Inspire Sports) v Shorey & Ors

International Sports Tours Ltd (t/a Inspire Sports) v Shorey & Ors

Summary judgment is granted on admitted breaches of restrictive covenants and misuse of confidential information. The Defendant is found in contempt of court for knowingly swearing a false affidavit, but due to early admission, mitigation, and limited prejudice, a fine rather than a custodial sentence is imposed. The committal application is valid as it is based solely on affidavit evidence and does not require permission.

Parties
Claimant/applicant: International Sports Tours Limited T/A Inspire Sports; 1st Defendant/respondent: Mr Thomas Shorey; 2nd Defendant: Equity Inspiring Learning Limited; 3rd Defendant: Sport Academies Limited
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
17 July 2015
Procedural Posture
Civil (contract/confidential Information/contempt) / Summary Judgment and Committal Application
Outcome
Summary judgment granted in part; Defendant found in contempt; fine imposed; costs orders made.
Legal Topics
Restrictive Covenants, Confidential Information, Summary Judgment, Committal for Contempt, Costs
Contract Law Employment Law Civil Procedure Contempt of Court Restrictive Covenants Confidential Information Summary Judgment Committal for Contempt +1 more

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Parties

International Sports Tours Limited T/A Inspire Sports

Claimant/applicant

Mr Thomas Shorey

1st Defendant/respondent

Equity Inspiring Learning Limited

2nd Defendant

Sport Academies Limited

3rd Defendant

Procedural Posture

Civil (contract/confidential Information/contempt) / Summary Judgment and Committal Application

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the Defendant breached restrictive covenants and misused confidential information
  2. 2 Whether summary judgment should be granted on admitted breaches
  3. 3 Whether the Defendant is in contempt of court for knowingly swearing a false affidavit

Ratio Decidendi

Summary judgment is granted on admitted breaches of restrictive covenants and misuse of confidential information. The Defendant is found in contempt of court for knowingly swearing a false affidavit, but due to early admission, mitigation, and limited prejudice, a fine rather than a custodial sentence is imposed. The committal application is valid as it is based solely on affidavit evidence and does not require permission.

Court Disposition

Summary judgment granted in part; Defendant found in contempt; fine imposed; costs orders made.

Orders

  • Summary judgment for Claimant on admitted breaches; remaining issues to proceed to trial.
  • Defendant fined £1,000 for contempt, payable within 28 days.