B agreed in his contract that he would not work for a competitor of Gee Ltd for a period of 12 months after leaving the company’s employment. On leaving Gee Ltd, B worked for Zed Ltd, a competitor of Gee Ltd. If the restriction in B’s contract with Gee Ltd should be found to be reasonable, which of the following remedies is Gee Ltd entitled to?

B agreed in his contract that he would not work for a competitor of Gee Ltd for a period of 12 months after leaving the company’s employment. On leaving Gee Ltd, B worked for Zed Ltd, a competitor of Gee Ltd. If the restriction in B’s contract with Gee Ltd should be found to be reasonable, which of the following remedies is Gee Ltd entitled to?

(i) A decree of specific performance forcing B to comply with his contract with Gee Ltd.

(ii) Damages in respect of any loss caused by B’s breach of contract.

(iii) An injunction to stop B working for Zed Ltd.
A . (i) only
B . (i) and (ii) only
C . (ii) and (iii) only
D . (i), (ii) and (iii)

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Answer: C