Evans v Ace Security Services [1996] UKEAT 577_96_1911 (19 November 1996)

The tribunal's specific finding of fact that there was no contract term for commission and no agreement as to commission rates precludes the grounds of appeal; no error of law arises.

Citation: [1996] UKEAT 577_96_1911
Parties: Appellant: Mr Evans; Respondent: Respondents
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 19 November 1996
Procedural Posture: Appeal / Preliminary Hearing Ex Parte
Outcome: appeal dismissed
Legal Topics: Breach of Contract, Commission Payments, Quantum Meruit

Employment Law Contract Law Breach of Contract Commission Payments Quantum Meruit

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Parties

Mr Evans

Appellant

Respondents

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Appeal / Preliminary Hearing Ex Parte

Legal Issues

1 Whether a promise to 'see him all right' amounted to an implied contractual term for commission payments
2 Whether the tribunal failed to consider a quantum meruit claim

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal's specific finding of fact that there was no contract term for commission and no agreement as to commission rates precludes the grounds of appeal; no error of law arises.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed