Geometrics and Geometrics Services (Canada) Ltd. v. Smith

Summary

A merits decision involving a dispute over the enforcement of a non-competition clause in an employment contract. The defendant was terminated and later employed by a competitor, and the plaintiffs sought an interlocutory injunction to enforce the restrictive covenant. The court found the covenant overly broad and of doubtful validity, and the balance of convenience favored refusing the injunction.

Outcome

Application for injunction dismissed

Key Factors

• non-competition clauses
• interlocutory injunction
• restrictive covenant
• balance of convenience
• employment contract