Harrison v Parisbond Ltd [2002] EWCA Civ 1572 (3 October 2002)

Harrison v Parisbond Ltd [2002] EWCA Civ 1572 (3 October 2002)

The judge's findings of fact, based on credibility and documentary evidence, established that a binding contract existed as alleged by Harrison, including entitlement to goodwill payment upon departure, and damages should be reduced for tax and national insurance.

Citation
[2002] EWCA Civ 1572
Parties
Claimant: Philip Harrison; Defendant: Parisbond Ltd
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
03 October 2002
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Court of Appeal Judgment
Outcome
Application dismissed
Legal Topics
Contract Formation, Damages, Employment Contracts, Goodwill Payment
Contract Law Contract Formation Damages Employment Contracts Goodwill Payment

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Parties

Philip Harrison

Claimant

Parisbond Ltd

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Court of Appeal Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether a binding contract existed between Harrison and Parisbond Ltd for the sale of business and employment terms
  2. 2 Whether Harrison was entitled to payment for goodwill upon leaving the company
  3. 3 Whether damages awarded should be reduced for tax, national insurance, and subsequent earnings

Ratio Decidendi

The judge's findings of fact, based on credibility and documentary evidence, established that a binding contract existed as alleged by Harrison, including entitlement to goodwill payment upon departure, and damages should be reduced for tax and national insurance.

Court Disposition

Application dismissed

Orders

  • Respondent to have half of today's costs