Greig v. Wackett-Evans [1963] JJ 255 (13 May 1963)

The court must determine the annual salary from the evidence where there is a conflict, and treat monthly payments as payments on account if the intended annual rate is higher.

Citation: [1963] JJ 255
Parties: Applicant: Greig; Respondent: Wackett-Evans
Jurisdiction: Jersey
Judgment Date: 13 May 1963
Procedural Posture: Civil / Judgment
Outcome: Court determined the annual salary from the evidence and treated monthly payments as payments on account.
Legal Topics: Remuneration, Salary Dispute, Evidence of Contract Terms

Employment Law Remuneration Salary Dispute Evidence of Contract Terms

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Parties

Greig

Applicant

Wackett-Evans

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil / Judgment

Legal Issues

1 What was the annual salary agreed between the parties?
2 How should monthly payments be treated if the annual rate is found to be higher than the sum of monthly payments?

Ratio Decidendi

The court must determine the annual salary from the evidence where there is a conflict, and treat monthly payments as payments on account if the intended annual rate is higher.

Court Disposition

Court determined the annual salary from the evidence and treated monthly payments as payments on account.