Golder v Peak [1966] JJ 555 (10 February 1966)

Golder v Peak [1966] JJ 555 (10 February 1966)

Acting to one's own advantage, without acting against the company's interest, does not constitute grounds for summary dismissal of a managing director.

Citation
[1966] JJ 555
Parties
Applicant: Golder; Respondent: Peak
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
10 February 1966
Procedural Posture
Employment / Judgment
Outcome
dismissal not justified
Legal Topics
Summary Dismissal, Misconduct, Managing Director, Discretion in Dismissal
Employment Law Summary Dismissal Misconduct Managing Director Discretion in Dismissal

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Parties

Golder

Applicant

Peak

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether summary dismissal of a managing director is justified when discretion is exercised for personal advantage but not against the company's interest.

Ratio Decidendi

Acting to one's own advantage, without acting against the company's interest, does not constitute grounds for summary dismissal of a managing director.

Court Disposition

dismissal not justified