Customer Systems Plc v Ranson [2012] EWCA Civ 491 (29 March 2012)

Customer Systems Plc v Ranson [2012] EWCA Civ 491 (29 March 2012)

The grounds of appeal raised by Mr Ranson are realistically arguable and merit further argument, particularly given the weak express obligations in the contract and the lack of detailed analysis by the judge at first instance.

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Citation
[2012] EWCA Civ 491
Parties
Respondent: Customer Systems PLC; Appellant: Ranson
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
29 March 2012
Procedural Posture
Appeal / Permission to Appeal
Outcome
Permission to appeal granted
Legal Topics
Fiduciary Duties, Employment Contracts, Restrictive Covenants
Employment Law Contract Law Fiduciary Duties Employment Contracts Restrictive Covenants

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Parties

Customer Systems PLC

Respondent

Ranson

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Appeal / Permission to Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether Mr Ranson breached his duty of loyalty or fiduciary duties under his employment contract
  2. 2 Whether the express obligations under the contract were sufficient to restrict Mr Ranson's conduct
  3. 3 Whether the judge's reliance on Helmet Integrated Systems Limited v Tunnard was appropriate

Ratio Decidendi

The grounds of appeal raised by Mr Ranson are realistically arguable and merit further argument, particularly given the weak express obligations in the contract and the lack of detailed analysis by the judge at first instance.

Court Disposition

Permission to appeal granted

Orders

  • Permission to appeal granted
  • Court comprising three Lords Justices on the appeal