Miller v Steels Engineering Ltd [1998] UKEAT 918_98_0111 (1 November 1998)

The Tribunal's statement that the case had no reasonable prospect of success was sufficient reasoning for a Rule 7 deposit order; detailed reasons are not required at this stage.

Citation: [1998] UKEAT 918_98_0111
Parties: Appellant: Dr C J Miller; Respondent: Steels Engineering Ltd
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 01 November 1998
Procedural Posture: Employment Appeal / Preliminary Hearing
Outcome: appeal dismissed
Legal Topics: Disciplinary Procedure, Breach of Contract, Preliminary Deposit Order, Tribunal Procedure

Employment Law Disciplinary Procedure Breach of Contract Preliminary Deposit Order Tribunal Procedure

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Parties

Dr C J Miller

Appellant

Steels Engineering Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Appeal / Preliminary Hearing

Legal Issues

1 Whether the Industrial Tribunal provided sufficient reasoning for requiring a deposit under Rule 7
2 Whether the disciplinary procedure applied to employees with less than 2 years' service
3 Whether the Tribunal's letter constituted an appealable decision

Ratio Decidendi

The Tribunal's statement that the case had no reasonable prospect of success was sufficient reasoning for a Rule 7 deposit order; detailed reasons are not required at this stage.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed