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AI summary
The Western Cape High Court considered applications for leave to appeal in a matter about restraint of trade, confidentiality and non-solicitation undertakings. The Court dismissed all four leave to appeal applications and made no order on Ovex's section 18 application. It also ordered the respondents to pay the costs of the leave applications, including the costs of two counsel, on Scale C.
This may be relevant to restraint of trade, confidentiality and unlawful competition disputes involving former employees and competing businesses.
Evidence from source
Summary: Restraint of trade. – Leave to appeal – Applicant having protectable interest in confidential information threatened by former employees’ involvement in competing businesses. – No reasonable prospects of success or compelling reaso
Supports: Summary of the matter and outcome
1. The first respondent’s application for leave to appeal is dismissed. 2. The second respondent’s application for leave to appeal is dismissed. 3. The third respondent’s application for leave to appeal is dismissed. 4. The fourth responden
Supports: All leave to appeal applications were dismissed