Facts
Mr Addis was Gramophone’s manager in Calcutta. He was given six months' notice as required and appointed a successor. They took steps to prevent Addis acting as manager. This was humiliating. The jury awarded Addis £340 for loss of commissions and £600 for wrongful dismissal. Could there be damages for the manner of dismissal?
The Court of Appeal had allowed damages for the manner of the dismissal.
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