Abdul v Meashams Of Greenford Ltd [1997] UKEAT 1209_95_2802 (28 February 1997)

Abdul v Meashams Of Greenford Ltd [1997] UKEAT 1209_95_2802 (28 February 1997)

The Tribunal did not err in reducing compensation for contributory conduct and in its procedure; however, fresh evidence regarding the Applicant's employment status warrants reconsideration of compensation.

Citation
[1997] UKEAT 1209_95_2802
Parties
Applicant/appellant: Hamif Abdul; Respondent/cross Appellant: C Brewer & Sons Ltd
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
28 February 1997
Procedural Posture
Employment Appeal / Appeal and Cross Appeal From Industrial Tribunal
Outcome
Appeal dismissed; cross-appeal allowed in part
Legal Topics
Unfair Dismissal, Compensation, Procedural Fairness, Contributory Conduct
Employment Law Unfair Dismissal Compensation Procedural Fairness Contributory Conduct

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Parties

Hamif Abdul

Applicant/appellant

C Brewer & Sons Ltd

Respondent/cross Appellant

Procedural Posture

Employment Appeal / Appeal and Cross Appeal From Industrial Tribunal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the Applicant was unfairly dismissed
  2. 2 Whether the reduction in compensation for contributory conduct was appropriate
  3. 3 Whether fresh evidence should be admitted regarding compensation

Ratio Decidendi

The Tribunal did not err in reducing compensation for contributory conduct and in its procedure; however, fresh evidence regarding the Applicant's employment status warrants reconsideration of compensation.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed; cross-appeal allowed in part

Orders

  • Appeal dismissed
  • Matter remitted to Tribunal to reconsider compensation in light of fresh evidence