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Lindner v Murdock's Garage

[1950] HCA 48; (1950) 83 CLR 628
JurisdictionAustralia
CourtHigh Court of Australia
Year1950
StatusBinding authority

Key Principle

A covenant in restraint of trade in an employment contract is prima facie void and enforceable only so far as it is reasonable in the interests of the parties and of the public, judged by reference to the legitimate interest actually requiring protection.

Area of Law

c

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Miller v The Queen [2016] HCA 30; (2016) 259 CLR 380 (Miller v The Queen; Smith v The Queen; Presley v DPP (SA))
Vines v ASIC [2007] NSWCA 75; (2007) 73 NSWLR 451
Ringrow Pty Ltd v BP Australia Pty Ltd [2005] HCA 71; (2005) 224 CLR 656

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