Valent v Titan Travel Ltd [1998] UKEAT 1039_98_1412 (14 December 1998)

There is an arguable point of law regarding the Tribunal's treatment of documentary evidence and the determination of employment status, justifying a full hearing before the Employment Appeal Tribunal.

Citation: [1998] UKEAT 1039_98_1412
Parties: Appellant: Applicant; Respondent: Respondents
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 14 December 1998
Procedural Posture: Employment Appeal / Preliminary Hearing
Outcome: Appeal to proceed to full hearing
Legal Topics: Employment Status, Tribunal Procedure, Appeal Grounds

Employment Law Employment Status Tribunal Procedure Appeal Grounds

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Parties

Applicant

Appellant

Respondents

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Appeal / Preliminary Hearing

Legal Issues

1 Whether the Applicant was an employee or self-employed
2 Whether the Industrial Tribunal properly considered documentary evidence

Ratio Decidendi

Court Disposition

Appeal to proceed to full hearing

Orders

Parties to prepare a joint statement of directions within 21 days or submit individual directions if no agreement.
Matter to be listed for up to one day in Category C.