Dooley v. Great Southern Hotels Ltd. [2001] IEHC 115 (27th July, 2001)

Dooley v. Great Southern Hotels Ltd. [2001] IEHC 115 (27th July, 2001)

The contract permitted termination for good and sufficient reason on six months notice; Plaintiff's conduct constituted good and sufficient reason but instant dismissal was not justified. Defendant breached contract by not giving six months notice, entitling Plaintiff to damages equal to six months gross salary plus limited general damages.

Citation
[2001] IEHC 115
Parties
Employee: Plaintiff; Employer: Defendant
Jurisdiction
Ireland
Procedural Posture
Employment Contract Dispute / Final Judgment
Outcome
Plaintiff awarded damages for breach of contract.
Legal Topics
Termination of Employment, Natural Justice, Notice Period, Damages
Employment Law Contract Law Termination of Employment Natural Justice Notice Period Damages

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Parties

Plaintiff

Employee

Defendant

Employer

Procedural Posture

Employment Contract Dispute / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the Plaintiff's dismissal was justified under the contract
  2. 2 Whether fair procedures were followed in the dismissal
  3. 3 Entitlement to damages for breach of contract

Ratio Decidendi

The contract permitted termination for good and sufficient reason on six months notice; Plaintiff's conduct constituted good and sufficient reason but instant dismissal was not justified. Defendant breached contract by not giving six months notice, entitling Plaintiff to damages equal to six months gross salary plus limited general damages.

Court Disposition

Plaintiff awarded damages for breach of contract.

Orders

  • Decree for £31,752.00 in damages, subject to credit for monies already paid to Plaintiff since termination.