Seychelles Trading Company vs Parthalanka (CS 107.2012) [2014] SCSC 57 (6 February 2014)

The defendant breached the employment contract by leaving without notice, causing quantifiable loss to the plaintiff, who is entitled to compensation for actual loss and reduced moral damages.

Citation: [2014] SCSC 57
Parties: Plaintiff: Seychelles Trading Company; Defendant: Noah Kakai Makokha
Court: Supreme Court
Jurisdiction: Seychelles
Judgment Date: 6 February 2014
Case Number: CS 107.2012
Procedural Posture: Civil / Judgment
Outcome: Judgment for the plaintiff
Legal Topics: Breach of Contract, Employment Termination, Damages
Source Language: English

Contract Law Employment Law Breach of Contract Employment Termination Damages

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Parties

Seychelles Trading Company

Plaintiff

Noah Kakai Makokha

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Civil / Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the defendant breached the employment contract
2 Whether the plaintiff is entitled to damages for breach of contract

Ratio Decidendi

The defendant breached the employment contract by leaving without notice, causing quantifiable loss to the plaintiff, who is entitled to compensation for actual loss and reduced moral damages.

Court Disposition

Judgment for the plaintiff

Orders

Defendant to pay plaintiff Rs.496,864.92 with interest at 4% per annum from date of plaint
Defendant to pay costs