The respondent, a director of education, was dismissed by the appellant school board on three months' notice without cause.
The respondent sued for wrongful dismissal, alleging a breach of procedural fairness.
The Supreme Court of Canada held that while the respondent held an office at pleasure and could be dismissed without cause, the board owed him a duty of procedural fairness.
However, the Court found that the duty was met because the respondent knew the reasons for his dismissal and had an opportunity to be heard during negotiations.
The appeal was allowed and the trial judgment dismissing the action was restored.
