Karl Was an Accounting Manager for a Large Company and in His

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Karl was an accounting manager for a large company and in his employment contract it stated that if he terminated after more than 8 years of service, the maximum termination notice would be 10 weeks' pay but no benefits would be paid. Karl worked for the company for 12 years and then was terminated when the company was downsizing. If Karl sues the company for wrongful dismissal the court will

A) rule that he is entitled to only 8 weeks pay
B) rule that he is entitled to only 10 weeks pay
C) rule that he is entitled to only 12 weeks pay
D) rule that he is entitled to reasonable notice under common law
E) rule that he is entitled to common law notice and punitive damages