Ramsden-Cooke v. Sherrrardswood School [2001] UKEAT 1356_00_0405 (4 May 2001)

Ramsden-Cooke v. Sherrrardswood School [2001] UKEAT 1356_00_0405 (4 May 2001)

The tribunal found no fundamental breach of contract by the respondent, and the head teacher's signature on the salary increase letter was conditional and not binding without further approval. The findings of fact were supported by the evidence, and there was no error of law or perversity in the tribunal's reasoning.

Citation
[2001] UKEAT 1356_00_0405
Parties
Appellant: Mr Ramsden-Cooke; Respondent: Respondent's school
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
04 May 2001
Procedural Posture
Employment Appeal / Preliminary Ex Parte Hearing
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Constructive Unfair Dismissal, Breach of Contract, Employment Rights
Employment Law Constructive Unfair Dismissal Breach of Contract Employment Rights

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Parties

Mr Ramsden-Cooke

Appellant

Respondent's school

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Appeal / Preliminary Ex Parte Hearing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the respondent was in fundamental breach of contract justifying constructive unfair dismissal
  2. 2 Whether the signature on the salary increase letter constituted a binding contract

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found no fundamental breach of contract by the respondent, and the head teacher's signature on the salary increase letter was conditional and not binding without further approval. The findings of fact were supported by the evidence, and there was no error of law or perversity in the tribunal's reasoning.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • The appeal is dismissed at the preliminary hearing stage.