Jersey Judgment

Wallis v Taylor [1965] JJ 455 (04 May 1965)

Employment Law Contract Law Restraint of Trade Protection of Business Interests Competition

Citation: [1965] JJ 455
Status: Judgment
Jurisdiction: Jersey
Posture: Civil / Judgment

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Posture: Civil / Judgment

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An employer may legitimately protect their business from loss caused by a competitor, including loss through personal recommendation, such as a driving instructor being recommended by successful pupils.

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judgment for applicant

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Parties

Wallis

Applicant

Taylor

Respondent

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Posture

Civil / Judgment

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Whether an employer can restrain a former employee from competing to protect business interests
02
Whether protection against loss of business through personal recommendation is legitimate

Party arguments

Applicant: The applicant sought to restrain the respondent from competing, arguing that the restraint was necessary to protect legitimate business interests, including loss of business through personal recommendation by former pupils.
Respondent: The respondent likely argued that the restraint was unreasonable and not necessary to protect the applicant's business interests.

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Wallis v Taylor [1965] JJ 455

It is legitimate for an employer to protect against loss of business caused by the action of a competitor, including loss through personal recommendation.

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An employer may legitimately protect their business from loss caused by a competitor, including loss through personal recommendation, such as a driving instructor being recommended by successful pupils.

Court disposition

judgment for applicant

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[1965] JJ 455

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