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Espley v Williams

Language: English Series: Estates Gazette ; [1997] 08 EG 137-139(3)Publication details: 1997Subject(s): Summary: CA 18 October 1996. E and W entered into an agreement as partners to run an estate agency. By the partnership agreement, W covenanted that he would not practice as an estate agent for 2 years from the date of termination, within two miles of their premises. In May 1995, W left the partnership and obtained employment within the two mile radius. "Held" restrictive covenant not a covenant against competition. Appeal dismissed.

CA 18 October 1996. E and W entered into an agreement as partners to run an estate agency. By the partnership agreement, W covenanted that he would not practice as an estate agent for 2 years from the date of termination, within two miles of their premises. In May 1995, W left the partnership and obtained employment within the two mile radius. "Held" restrictive covenant not a covenant against competition. Appeal dismissed.