willful disobediencelawful instructioncredit control policydismissaldisciplinary appeal
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unfair dismissalwillful disobediencelawful orderemployment code of conduct
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No specific statutes were cited in this judgment. The court relied entirely on common law principles and previous case law.
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Case Summary
Key Issues
{"issue_text":"Did the appeals hearing officer err by finding appellant guilty despite absence of fundamental elements necessary to establish willful disobedience of lawful order?","issue_type":"mixed","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Instruction given at meeting, vehicles released despite policy, appellant's role as manager"}
{"issue_text":"Did the appeals hearing officer err by finding guilt where evidence shows appellant had complied with the order?","issue_type":"mixed","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Appellant instructed subordinates to adhere to policy, no follow-through to ensure compliance"}
{"issue_text":"Were the appeal grounds lacking particularity on factual findings?","issue_type":"procedural","dispositive":"no","related_facts":"Grounds of appeal as formulated"}
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Facts of the Case
Background
The appellant, a branch manager, was dismissed for allegedly willfully disobeying a lawful instruction not to accept or release motor vehicles from clients in breach of the credit control policy, specifically OK Zimbabwe client. Despite instructing subordinates to adhere to the policy, vehicles were released and accepted, leading to his dismissal.
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