Jewellery Appraisal Services v Belson & Ors [2005] EWHC 758 (QB) (11 April 2005)

There is a serious issue to be tried regarding the alleged breaches of restrictive covenants by the Defendants, and the balance of convenience favours granting an interim injunction as the least risk of injustice lies in preserving the status quo and preventing further potential breaches.

Citation: [2005] EWHC 758
Parties: Claimant: Jewellery Appraisal Services; Defendants: Belson and Others
Jurisdiction: England and Wales
Judgment Date: 11 April 2005
Procedural Posture: Interim Injunction Application / Hearing and Ruling on Interim Injunction
Outcome: Interim injunction granted in principle; Defendants to pay Claimant's costs of the application.
Legal Topics: Restrictive Covenants, Interim Injunctions, Breach of Contract, Non Solicitation, Non Competition

Contract Law Employment Law Restrictive Covenants Interim Injunctions Breach of Contract Non Solicitation Non Competition

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Parties

Jewellery Appraisal Services

Claimant

Belson and Others

Defendants

Procedural Posture

Interim Injunction Application / Hearing and Ruling on Interim Injunction

Legal Issues

1 Whether there is a serious issue to be tried regarding breach of restrictive covenants by the Defendants
2 Whether the balance of convenience favours granting an interim injunction

Ratio Decidendi

Court Disposition

Interim injunction granted in principle; Defendants to pay Claimant's costs of the application.

Orders

Interim injunction to restrain Defendants from breaching restrictive covenants pending trial.
Defendants to pay an interim payment of £3,500 towards Claimant's costs, with further costs to be assessed.