How are debts owed to family members dealt with in divorce proceedings?
The first question for the court to determine is whether the debts are legitimate, and this is a...
Although restraint of trade cases are always highly context-specific, a recent case provides an example of the High Court finding a long period of garden leave to be reasonable in the circumstances. The court found that 12 months was a reasonable period of time for a stockbroking firm to establish itself with its clients.
The court extended an interim injunction to enforce a garden leave clause in a stockbroker's employment contract. The effect of the injunction was to force the stockbroker, who had found employment with a new firm, to stay at home for the duration of his 12-month notice period.