Grunwick Processing Lab Ltd v Perera

Grunwick Processing Lab Ltd v Perera

The judge was entitled to conclude, based on the evidence and lack of credible alternative explanations, that Mr Perera stole silver from Grunwick. The refusal to award interest to Mr Perera against Mr Dhanak's estate was justified due to his failure to provide necessary figures or evidence.

Parties
Appellant: Grunwick Processing Lab Limited; Respondent: Srimal Perera
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
17 July 2012
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Judgment on Appeal
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Theft by Employee, Burden of Proof, Damages, Interest on Judgment, Case Management
Employment Law Civil Procedure Tort Law Theft by Employee Burden of Proof Damages Interest on Judgment Case Management

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Parties

Grunwick Processing Lab Limited

Appellant

Srimal Perera

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Judgment on Appeal

Legal Issues

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

Ratio Decidendi

The judge was entitled to conclude, based on the evidence and lack of credible alternative explanations, that Mr Perera stole silver from Grunwick. The refusal to award interest to Mr Perera against Mr Dhanak's estate was justified due to his failure to provide necessary figures or evidence.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Mr Perera's appeal against Grunwick dismissed
  • Mr Perera's appeal against the estate of Mr Dhanak dismissed