Read the full judgment text of HCA 005041/1984 on BabelCite. This High Court CFI judgment was delivered on 19 February 1985.
1. The plaintiff, which is an English company, has some reputation in the field of drain, pipe and related cleaning services. It is anxious to extend its operation and reputation. It does so by the grant of franchises by licensing independent contractors to use its name, knowledge and experience. In November 1981 it entered into a detailed agreement with the 1st defendant as licensee and the 2nd defendant as principal.