ABSTRACT
W Devis & Sons Ltd v Atkins (1977) CA An abattoir manager was dismissed because he refused to comply with his manager’s wish that the majority of animals should be bought direct from farmers, rather than through dealers. Later, the employers became aware
of an act of misconduct by the plaintiff. At the hearing, the tribunal did not allow the employers to adduce this further evidence about the employee, which had come to light since the dismissal, in order to justify their decision to dismiss the plaintiff.
