Where an interlocutory injunction to restrain breach of a restraint of trade clause would effectively destroy the respondent's business (having the same effect as final relief), the court should evaluate the strength of the applicant's case for final relief, and may refuse the injunction even where the applicant has a strong case. The collectability of a damages award is a relevant factor in assessing adequacy of damages but must be weighed against the risk of damage to the respondent. A franchise relationship does not generically support extensive restraints as reasonable; each restraint must be assessed individually.
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