What is the ratio in Addis v Gramophone Co?

Damages for wrongful dismissal are limited to financial loss and do not include compensation for injured feelings, mental distress, or damage to reputation.

What did the court decide in Addis v Gramophone Co?

The House of Lords held that the claimant could only recover his lost salary and not additional damages for the personal impact of his dismissal.

Why is Addis v Gramophone Co important for employment law?

It established the fundamental limitation on wrongful dismissal damages, influencing the development of unfair dismissal legislation and contractual damages generally.

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