Grunwick Processing Lab Ltd v Perera [2012] EWCA Civ 1250 (17 July 2012)

Grunwick Processing Lab Ltd v Perera [2012] EWCA Civ 1250 (17 July 2012)

The judge was entitled to find, on the balance of probabilities, that Mr Perera stole silver from Grunwick, given the unique nature of the silver flake, lack of alternative sources, and the inadequacy of Mr Perera's explanations. The refusal to award interest on damages against Mr Dhanak's estate was a proper...

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Citation
[2012] EWCA Civ 1250
Parties
Appellant: Grunwick Processing Lab Limited; Respondent: Perera
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
17 July 2012
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Appeal From High Court Judgment
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Theft by Employee, Burden of Proof, Damages, Interest on Damages, Case Management Discretion
Civil Law Employment Law Tort Law Theft by Employee Burden of Proof Damages Interest on Damages Case Management Discretion

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Parties

Grunwick Processing Lab Limited

Appellant

Perera

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Appeal From High Court Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the judge was entitled to find that Mr Perera stole silver from Grunwick
  2. 2 Whether the judge erred in refusing interest on damages awarded to Mr Perera against Mr Dhanak's estate

Ratio Decidendi

The judge was entitled to find, on the balance of probabilities, that Mr Perera stole silver from Grunwick, given the unique nature of the silver flake, lack of alternative sources, and the inadequacy of Mr Perera's explanations. The refusal to award interest on damages against Mr Dhanak's estate was a proper exercise of case management discretion due to Mr Perera's failure to provide necessary figures.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Appeal by Mr Perera against Grunwick dismissed
  • Appeal by Mr Perera against the estate of Mr Dhanak dismissed