Principle

CIVIL PROCEDURE — Fundamental Rights Enforcement Procedure — Action for Wrongful Dismissal Cannot Be Brought Under Fundamental Rights Procedure Rules

Area of law
CIVIL PROCEDURE
Court
Supreme Court

The Fundamental Rights Enforcement Procedure is for constitutional claims, not common law claims. Wrongful dismissal arises from contract and common law. A plaintiff cannot dress a contract claim as a fundamental rights violation. The principal claim determines the proper procedure. The principle applies to all…

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