Ford v Amalgamated Construction Co Ltd [1998] UKEAT 476_98_0107 (1 July 1998)
The Tribunal's findings on reasonableness and selection criteria for redundancy are matters of fact, not law, and do not warrant an appeal.
- Citation
- [1998] UKEAT 476_98_0107
- Parties
- Applicant: Mr Ford; Respondent: Amalgamated Construction Co Ltd
- Jurisdiction
- United Kingdom
- Judgment Date
- 01 July 1998
- Procedural Posture
- Employment Appeal / Preliminary Hearing
- Outcome
- appeal dismissed
- Legal Topics
- Unfair Dismissal, Redundancy, Selection Criteria, Consultation
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Parties
Mr Ford
Applicant
Amalgamated Construction Co Ltd
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Employment Appeal / Preliminary Hearing
Legal Issues
- 1 whether dismissal was unfair
- 2 whether proper redundancy procedures were followed
- 3 whether selection for redundancy was reasonable
Ratio Decidendi
The Tribunal's findings on reasonableness and selection criteria for redundancy are matters of fact, not law, and do not warrant an appeal.
Court Disposition
appeal dismissed
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