Browne v London Underground Ltd [1998] UKEAT 1432_97_0402 (4 February 1998)

The tribunal was entitled to find that notice of hearing was received and to dismiss the application; appellate jurisdiction is limited to points of law, not factual findings.

Citation: [1998] UKEAT 1432_97_0402
Parties: Applicant: Applicant (unnamed); Respondent: London Underground Ltd
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 04 February 1998
Procedural Posture: Appeal / Preliminary Hearing Ex Parte
Outcome: appeal dismissed
Legal Topics: Constructive Dismissal, Unfair Dismissal, Review of Tribunal Decision, Notice of Hearing

Employment Law Constructive Dismissal Unfair Dismissal Review of Tribunal Decision Notice of Hearing

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Parties

Applicant (unnamed)

Applicant

London Underground Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Appeal / Preliminary Hearing Ex Parte

Legal Issues

1 Whether the Industrial Tribunal erred in law by concluding the notice of hearing was received by the applicant
2 Whether refusal to review the dismissal was lawful

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal was entitled to find that notice of hearing was received and to dismiss the application; appellate jurisdiction is limited to points of law, not factual findings.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

Appeal dismissed; no further review of tribunal's decision