O'Neill v. Wesson [2001] UKEAT 1140_00_3011 (30 November 2001)

O'Neill v. Wesson [2001] UKEAT 1140_00_3011 (30 November 2001)

Mrs Wesson did not give lawful notice as required by the contract; therefore, Ms O'Neill was not in breach and owed no further sums.

Citation
[2001] UKEAT 1140_00_3011
Parties
Appellant: Ms O'Neill; Respondent: Mrs Wesson
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
30 November 2001
Procedural Posture
Employment Appeal / Appeal From Employment Tribunal
Outcome
appeal allowed
Legal Topics
Breach of Contract, Notice Period, Termination of Employment
Employment Law Breach of Contract Notice Period Termination of Employment

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Parties

Ms O'Neill

Appellant

Mrs Wesson

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Appeal / Appeal From Employment Tribunal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether Mrs Wesson gave lawful notice under her employment contract
  2. 2 Whether Ms O'Neill was in breach of contract for not paying further sums to Mrs Wesson

Ratio Decidendi

Mrs Wesson did not give lawful notice as required by the contract; therefore, Ms O'Neill was not in breach and owed no further sums.

Court Disposition

appeal allowed

Orders

  • Decision of the Employment Tribunal set aside
  • No further sums owed to Mrs Wesson