Shipman v B & Q Plc [1997] UKEAT 593_97_2910 (29 October 1997)

The appeal is properly arguable and merits a full hearing due to questions regarding the competence of the tribunal's decision.

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Citation: [1997] UKEAT 593_97_2910
Parties: Appellant: Appellant
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 29 October 1997
Procedural Posture: Appeal / Preliminary Hearing Ex Parte
Outcome: Appeal allowed to proceed to full hearing
Legal Topics: Appeal Procedure, Competence of Tribunal Decision

Employment Appeal Procedure Competence of Tribunal Decision

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Parties

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Appeal / Preliminary Hearing Ex Parte

Legal Issues

1 Whether the Industrial Tribunal's decision was competent
2 Whether the appeal is properly arguable

Ratio Decidendi

The appeal is properly arguable and merits a full hearing due to questions regarding the competence of the tribunal's decision.

Court Disposition

Appeal allowed to proceed to full hearing

Orders

Case reserved to Mr Justice Morison
Full hearing to be scheduled with participation of colleagues

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