Mr P Ritchie v Ken Read \u0026 Son Ltd (in Administration) (England and Wales : Breach of Contract) [2024] UKET 3306120/2023 (9 February 2024)

The tribunal found that the respondent breached the employment contract, entitling the claimant to compensation.

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Citation: [2024] UKET 3306120/2023
Parties: Claimant: Mr P Ritchie; Respondent: Ken Read & Son Ltd (in Administration)
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 09 February 2024
Procedural Posture: Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment
Outcome: Claim upheld
Legal Topics: Breach of Contract

Employment Law Breach of Contract

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Parties

Mr P Ritchie

Claimant

Ken Read & Son Ltd (in Administration)

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the respondent breached the employment contract with the claimant

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the respondent breached the employment contract, entitling the claimant to compensation.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

Respondent to pay compensation to claimant

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