Smith v. American Life Insurance Company [2000] UKEAT 280_00_2106 (21 June 2000)

There is an arguable point of law that failure to follow a disciplinary procedure, once contractually bound, may constitute a breach of contract entitling the claimant to damages for lost procedural time.

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Citation: [2000] UKEAT 280_00_2106
Parties: Appellant: Appellant; Respondent: Respondents
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 21 June 2000
Procedural Posture: Employment Appeal / Preliminary Hearing
Outcome: Matter listed for full hearing; arguable point of law found.
Legal Topics: Breach of Contract, Disciplinary Procedure, Damages

Employment Law Breach of Contract Disciplinary Procedure Damages

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Appellant

Respondents

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Appeal / Preliminary Hearing

Legal Issues

1 Whether failure to follow disciplinary procedure constitutes breach of contract
2 Whether damages are payable for time lost due to failure to follow procedure

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Court Disposition

Matter listed for full hearing; arguable point of law found.

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Matter to be listed for full hearing in category C for ½ day.
Skeleton arguments to be furnished 14 days before hearing date.

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