Stephens v. Carlisle Corp., et al.
| Docket Number: | 2002-CA-00677-COA | |
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Opinion Link Opinion Date: 08-26-2003 Opinion Author: King, P.J. Holding: Affirmed |
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| Additional Case Information: |
Topic: Contract - Employment at will Judge(s) Concurring: McMillin, C.J., Southwick, P.J., Bridges, Thomas, Lee, Myers, Chandler and Griffis, JJ. Concurs in Result Only: Irving, J. Procedural History: Summary Judgment Nature of the Case: CIVIL - CONTRACT |
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| Trial Court: |
Date of Trial Judgment: 03-20-2002 Appealed from: Coahoma County Circuit Court Judge: Al Smith Disposition: SUMMARY JUDGMENT FOR DEFENDANT Case Number: 14-CI-98-0064 |
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| Appellant: | John Stephens |
DANA J. SWAN |
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| Appellee: | Carlisle Corporation and Wendelta, Inc. | SILAS W. MCCHAREN SHANDA L. LEWIS |
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| Topic: | Contract - Employment at will |
| Summary of the Facts: | John Stephens was discharged from his employment, and brought suit for wrongful discharge, breach of contract and defamation. The court granted summary judgment for the employer, and Stephens appeals. |
| Summary of Opinion Analysis: | Stephens argues that the employee handbook created an employment contract between himself and the appellants, and material facts existed as to whether his termination was proper. Where an employee handbook creates specific grounds and procedures for termination, an employment contract may be found. However, when that handbook specifically disclaims any intent to alter the employment at will doctrine, an employee may not generally maintain an action for wrongful termination. The employee handbook in this case contained such a disclosure. Therefore, summary judgment was appropriately granted. |
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