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

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

  1. 1 Whether an employer can restrain a former employee from competing to protect business interests
  2. 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