Lins Computing Ltd v Boev [1997] UKEAT 776_96_1505 (15 May 1997)

Lins Computing Ltd v Boev [1997] UKEAT 776_96_1505 (15 May 1997)

The bonus payment was not contractually payable to Dr Boev as the condition of successful implementation was not met; the Industrial Tribunal erred by considering payments to other employees instead of the respondent's contract.

Citation
[1997] UKEAT 776_96_1505
Parties
Appellant: Lins Computing Limited; Respondent: Dr Vladislav Dobrinov Boev
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
15 May 1997
Procedural Posture
Employment Appeal / Appeal From Industrial Tribunal
Outcome
appeal allowed in part
Legal Topics
Wrongful Dismissal, Breach of Contract, Bonus Entitlement
Employment Law Wrongful Dismissal Breach of Contract Bonus Entitlement

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Parties

Lins Computing Limited

Appellant

Dr Vladislav Dobrinov Boev

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Appeal / Appeal From Industrial Tribunal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the Industrial Tribunal was entitled to include a bonus payment in damages for wrongful dismissal
  2. 2 Proper construction of bonus clause in employment contract

Ratio Decidendi

The bonus payment was not contractually payable to Dr Boev as the condition of successful implementation was not met; the Industrial Tribunal erred by considering payments to other employees instead of the respondent's contract.

Court Disposition

appeal allowed in part

Orders

  • Damages reduced from £4,250.72 to £2,750.72
  • No order for costs