Ms S Palmer v Derbyshire County Council (England and Wales : Breach of Contract) [2017] UKET 2600278/2017 (22 November 2017)

The tribunal found that Derbyshire County Council breached the terms of Ms S Palmer's employment contract.

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Citation: [2017] UKET 2600278/2017
Parties: Claimant: Ms S Palmer; Respondent: Derbyshire County Council
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 22 November 2017
Procedural Posture: Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome: Claim upheld
Legal Topics: Breach of Contract

Employment Law Contract Law Breach of Contract

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Parties

Ms S Palmer

Claimant

Derbyshire County Council

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the respondent breached the claimant's employment contract

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that Derbyshire County Council breached the terms of Ms S Palmer's employment contract.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

Respondent to pay compensation to the claimant for breach of contract

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