Wallis v Taylor [1965] JJ 455 (04 May 1965)
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.
- Citation
- [1965] JJ 455
- Parties
- Applicant: Wallis; Respondent: Taylor
- Jurisdiction
- Jersey
- Judgment Date
- 04 May 1965
- Procedural Posture
- Civil / Judgment
- Outcome
- judgment for applicant
- Legal Topics
- Restraint of Trade, Protection of Business Interests, Competition
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Parties
Wallis
Applicant
Taylor
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Civil / Judgment
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether an employer can restrain a former employee from competing to protect business interests
- 2 Whether protection against loss of business through personal recommendation is legitimate
Ratio Decidendi
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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