Mr P Hanton v Scottish Enterprise (Scotland : Breach of Contract) [2025] UKET 8000123/2023 (13 January 2025)

The Tribunal found that Scottish Enterprise breached the employment contract with Mr P Hanton.

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Citation: [2025] UKET 8000123/2023
Parties: Claimant: Mr P Hanton; Respondent: Scottish Enterprise
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 13 January 2025
Procedural Posture: Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome: Claim upheld
Legal Topics: Breach of Contract, Employment Contract

Employment Law Contract Law Breach of Contract Employment Contract

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Parties

Mr P Hanton

Claimant

Scottish Enterprise

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the respondent breached the employment contract with the claimant

Ratio Decidendi

The Tribunal found that Scottish Enterprise breached the employment contract with Mr P Hanton.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

Respondent to pay compensation to the claimant for breach of contract

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