Bourne Rail Ltd & Anor v Ashton & Ors

Bourne Rail Ltd & Anor v Ashton & Ors

The Claimants were limited to the matters alleged in the Amended Particulars of Claim, which did not justify dismissal. The First Defendant was wrongfully dismissed and is entitled to judgment on the counterclaim.

Parties
Claimant: Bourne Rail Limited; Claimant: Beaver Management Services Limited; Defendant: Robert Thomas Ashton; Defendant: Ian Rockliffe; Defendant: Steven Hall; Defendant: Michael Healey; Defendant: Xrail Solutions Limited; Defendant: Xrail Group Limited
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
26 April 2018
Procedural Posture
Counterclaim / Judgment
Outcome
Judgment for the First Defendant on the Counterclaim
Legal Topics
Wrongful Dismissal, Breach of Contract, Employment Termination, Notice Period
Employment Law Wrongful Dismissal Breach of Contract Employment Termination Notice Period

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Parties

Bourne Rail Limited

Claimant

Beaver Management Services Limited

Claimant

Robert Thomas Ashton

Defendant

Ian Rockliffe

Defendant

Steven Hall

Defendant

Michael Healey

Defendant

Xrail Solutions Limited

Defendant

Xrail Group Limited

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Counterclaim / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the First Defendant was wrongfully dismissed by the First Claimant
  2. 2 Whether the First Defendant is entitled to damages for loss of salary, car allowance, and accrued holiday
  3. 3 Whether the Claimants can rely on additional matters beyond the Amended Particulars of Claim

Ratio Decidendi

The Claimants were limited to the matters alleged in the Amended Particulars of Claim, which did not justify dismissal. The First Defendant was wrongfully dismissed and is entitled to judgment on the counterclaim.

Court Disposition

Judgment for the First Defendant on the Counterclaim

Orders

  • Costs to be subject to detailed assessment if not agreed