Heat It Manufacturing (Pty) Ltd v Michaelides (052785/2025)
Heat It Manufacturing (Pty) Ltd v Michaelides (052785/2025) [2025] ZAGPPHC 563 (22 May 2025)
The court found that, although the respondent denied ongoing possession of the applicant's confidential drawings, it was clear that he had possession of electronic copies at the time the application was launched. The respondent subsequently deleted these files but did not comply with the applicant's demand for their return. The applicant established a clear right to the drawings, which were confidential and critical to its business operations. The balance of convenience favoured the applicant, as disclosure or misuse of the information would cause irreparable harm and could not be adequately…
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- Interim Interdict
- Confidential Information
- Ownership Of Drawings
- Urgent Relief
- Balance Of Convenience