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KKO 1393/2001 AI generated

Supreme Court allows damages claim against employer for breach of commercial agency agreement termination.

Case Number KKO 1393/2001
Court / Authority
Jurisdiction Finland (FI)
Decision Date
Outcome Allowed / Granted

Legislator summary

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The Supreme Court of Finland allowed the commercial agent's claim for damages following the employer's unjustified termination of the agency agreement. The agent argued that the employer failed to provide the statutory notice period and compensation required by law, while the employer contended the termination was justified due to the agent's poor performance. The court ruled in favor of the agent, holding that the employer's actions constituted a breach of contract entitling the agent to full statutory compensation.

Legislator headnote

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Commercial Agency Act 1976; Section 10: A commercial agent is entitled to compensation for damages if the principal terminates the agency agreement without a valid reason or without providing the required notice period.

Keywords

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commercial agency agreement termination without cause statutory notice period damages compensation Supreme Court of Finland

Cited Legislation

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Commercial Agency Act 1976

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Kysymys kauppaedustajan oikeudesta hyvitykseen edustussopimuksen tultua irtisanotuksi.