Buckenara v Hawthorn Football Club Ltd [1988] is a significant decision from the Supreme Court of Victoria. It concerned contractual obligations in professional sports. Ratio Decidendi: While specific performance cannot generally be compelled for a personal services contract, injunctive relief can be appropriate to enforce negative covenants in such contracts. Case Name & Citation: Buckenara … Continue reading Buckenara v Hawthorn Football Club [1988]: Restraint of Trade