Greig v. Wackett-Evans [1963] JJ 265 (07 June 1963)
- Citation
- [1963] JJ 265
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Holding and result
In the circumstances of a highly specialized employment of unlimited duration, involving international relocation and a relationship of friends, a reasonable notice period is one year.
Court disposition
judgment for plaintiff
Orders
- Defendant to provide one year notice period or compensation in lieu thereof
02
Material facts
Parties
Greig
PlaintiffWackett-Evans
DefendantAmounts and remedies
- Reasonable Notice Period: year 1
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Questions and positions
Legal issues
What is the reasonable notice period for termination of a highly specialized employment contract of unlimited duration involving international relocation and personal friendship, where no notice period is stated?
Party arguments
- Applicant
- The plaintiff argued that the employment was highly specialized, intended to be of unlimited duration, involved an international change of residence, and was based on a relationship of friends, thus requiring a substantial notice period.
- Respondent
- The defendant contended that a shorter notice period was sufficient or that no specific period was contractually required.
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Legal principles
- 01
common law
Where the length of notice for termination of an employment contract is not stated, the notice must be reasonable in the circumstances.
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Ratio, limits and disposition
Ratio decidendi
In the circumstances of a highly specialized employment of unlimited duration, involving international relocation and a relationship of friends, a reasonable notice period is one year.
Court disposition
judgment for plaintiff
- Defendant to provide one year notice period or compensation in lieu thereof
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