LAZELL v. COX & KINGS (AGENTS), LTD.

(1950) 84 Ll L Rep 216

KING'S BENCH DIVISION.

Before Mr. Justice Gorman.

Master and servant-Contract of employment - Breach - Wrongful dismissal- Plaintiff in employ of defendant- Agreement by defendants that plaintiff would be appointed joint branch manager or freight manager-Plaintiff not immediately appointed-Complaint made by plaintiff as to delay-Intimation by plaintiff that he was not prepared to continue as defendants' servant unless appointment was made- Plaintiff's protest accepted by defendants as tantamount to resignation- Dispute as to terms of defendants' agreement to appoint plaintiff to managership-Enforceability.