Burke v. Sogex International Ltd [1992] JCA 172 (30 September 1992)

Burke v. Sogex International Ltd [1992] JCA 172 (30 September 1992)

The court held that the termination was not in accordance with the contract terms, entitling the applicant to damages.

Citation
[1992] JCA 172
Parties
Applicant: Burke; Respondent: Sogex International Ltd
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
30 September 1992
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Judgment
Outcome
appeal allowed
Legal Topics
Employment Contract, Termination, Damages
Contract Law Employment Contract Termination Damages

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Parties

Burke

Applicant

Sogex International Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the termination of the employment contract was lawful
  2. 2 Whether the applicant is entitled to damages for wrongful termination

Ratio Decidendi

The court held that the termination was not in accordance with the contract terms, entitling the applicant to damages.

Court Disposition

appeal allowed

Orders

  • Respondent to pay damages to applicant