Davies v Standen [1996] UKEAT 857_96_2111 (21 November 1996)

The Tribunal was entitled to conclude, based on the facts and the manner in which Mr Davies was engaged, that he was not an employee. There was no error of law or misapplication of legal principles.

Citation: [1996] UKEAT 857_96_2111
Parties: Appellant: Mr Davies; Respondent: Unknown Respondent
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 21 November 1996
Procedural Posture: Employment Appeal / Preliminary Hearing
Outcome: Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics: Employment Status, Employee Vs Self Employed, Industrial Tribunal Procedure

Employment Law Employment Status Employee Vs Self Employed Industrial Tribunal Procedure

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Parties

Mr Davies

Appellant

Unknown Respondent

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Appeal / Preliminary Hearing

Legal Issues

1 Whether Mr Davies was an employee or self-employed for the purposes of employment law

Ratio Decidendi

The Tribunal was entitled to conclude, based on the facts and the manner in which Mr Davies was engaged, that he was not an employee. There was no error of law or misapplication of legal principles.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed

Orders

Application for leave to appeal refused