Carpenter v Stretton Leisure Ltd [1998] UKEAT 577_98_2909 (29 September 1998)

The Tribunal's finding that the resignation was voluntary and not constructive dismissal was a question of fact, and there was no error of law in the Tribunal's approach or evidentiary rulings.

Citation: [1998] UKEAT 577_98_2909
Parties: Appellant: Mr Carpenter; Respondent: Stretton Leisure Ltd
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 29 September 1998
Procedural Posture: Employment Appeal / Preliminary Hearing
Outcome: appeal dismissed
Legal Topics: Constructive Dismissal, Evidence Admissibility, Disciplinary Procedure

Employment Law Constructive Dismissal Evidence Admissibility Disciplinary Procedure

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Parties

Mr Carpenter

Appellant

Stretton Leisure Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Appeal / Preliminary Hearing

Legal Issues

1 Whether resignation constituted constructive dismissal
2 Admissibility and sufficiency of evidence
3 Fairness of disciplinary procedure

Ratio Decidendi

The Tribunal's finding that the resignation was voluntary and not constructive dismissal was a question of fact, and there was no error of law in the Tribunal's approach or evidentiary rulings.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

Appeal is dismissed at this stage.