[2010] NZEmpc 98 Marshment v Sheppard Industries Ltd [pdf, 81 KB]
...customers with whom Mr Marshment did not deal ought not to have been included reasonably within the scope of the restraint, and even that its term was too long. But this is not an instance where the defendant has no seriously arguable case for protection. Modification of a restraint such as this under s 8 of the Illegal Contracts Act 1970 is a question for trial. Finally, the existence of an arguable case for the defendant is reinforced by Mr Marshment’s acknowledgement in the 200...