Burke v Sogex International Ltd [1988] JCA 096 (26 May 1988)

The court held that the dismissal was not in accordance with the contractual terms and awarded damages limited to the notice period.

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Citation: [1988] JCA 096
Parties: Appellant: Burke; Respondent: Sogex International Ltd
Jurisdiction: Jersey
Judgment Date: 26 May 1988
Procedural Posture: Civil Appeal / Judgment
Outcome: appeal allowed in part
Legal Topics: Employment Contract, Wrongful Dismissal

Contract Law Employment Contract Wrongful Dismissal

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Parties

Burke

Appellant

Sogex International Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the dismissal of the appellant was wrongful under the terms of the employment contract.

Ratio Decidendi

The court held that the dismissal was not in accordance with the contractual terms and awarded damages limited to the notice period.

Court Disposition

appeal allowed in part

Orders

Damages awarded to appellant limited to contractual notice period.

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