Wightman v Cathcart Properties Ltd. [1970] JJ 1433 (24 April 1970)

Wightman v Cathcart Properties Ltd. [1970] JJ 1433 (24 April 1970)

The court held that additional leave benefits and extra salary provided to an employee in return for extra work constitute sufficient consideration for a valid variation of the employment contract.

Citation
[1970] JJ 1433
Parties
Plaintiff: Wightman; Defendant: Cathcart Properties Ltd.
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
24 April 1970
Procedural Posture
Civil / Judgment
Outcome
Claim allowed
Legal Topics
Contract Variation, Consideration, Employment Benefits
Employment Law Contract Law Contract Variation Consideration Employment Benefits

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Parties

Wightman

Plaintiff

Cathcart Properties Ltd.

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Civil / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether a valid variation of an employment contract requires consideration
  2. 2 Whether additional leave benefits and extra salary constitute sufficient consideration for extra work

Ratio Decidendi

The court held that additional leave benefits and extra salary provided to an employee in return for extra work constitute sufficient consideration for a valid variation of the employment contract.

Court Disposition

Claim allowed

Orders

  • The variation of the employment contract is valid and enforceable.