This is an in-depth case analysis of Gilford Motor Co Ltd v Horne (1933), where the judgment held that indirectly setting up a new company to evade covenants does not negate contractual obligations.
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🏛️ Court: Court of Appeal 🗓️ Judgment Date: 28 April 1933 🗂️ Where Reported: [1933] Ch. 935; [1933] 4 WLUK 22 📍 Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
⚖️ Legal Principles
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Enforcing Non-Compete Clauses: The court emphasised the importance of honouring non-compete clauses in employment contracts, reinforcing that employees cannot use insider knowledge to compete with former employers.