Addis v Gramophone Co Ltd [1909] AC 488

Key Point

Establishes the general rule that there is no reward of damages for mental distress or loss of reputation

Facts

  • C was employed as a manager by D
  • D gave him the requisite 6 months’ notice but appointed a replacement and prevented him from acting as manager
  • He left after two months and sued D for breach of contract for the wrongful dismissal

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