Ganeshmoorthy v H R Smith (Technical Developments) Ltd [1995] UKEAT 510_94_0702 (7 February 1995)

Ganeshmoorthy v H R Smith (Technical Developments) Ltd [1995] UKEAT 510_94_0702 (7 February 1995)

The hearing was adjourned because the tribunal could not ascertain who was representing the appellant due to lack of proper notification from the solicitors involved.

Source-derived case information.

Citation
[1995] UKEAT 510_94_0702
Parties
Appellant: Mr Ganeshmoorthy
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
07 February 1995
Procedural Posture
Appeal / Preliminary Hearing
Outcome
adjourned
Legal Topics
Unfair Dismissal, Legal Representation, Procedural Fairness
Employment Law Unfair Dismissal Legal Representation Procedural Fairness

Source-derived case record

Summary, issues, holding and outcome

More case intelligence is available

Unlock the full research layer for this judgment.

Full judgment text Downloadable case file Legal principles 1 Party arguments 1
Sign in to unlock

Parties

Mr Ganeshmoorthy

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Appeal / Preliminary Hearing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 whether the preliminary hearing can proceed in the absence of representation for the appellant
  2. 2 whether proper notification of change of solicitors was given to the tribunal

Ratio Decidendi

The hearing was adjourned because the tribunal could not ascertain who was representing the appellant due to lack of proper notification from the solicitors involved.

Court Disposition

adjourned

Orders

  • The preliminary hearing is adjourned.
  • Letters to be sent to both firms of solicitors requesting written explanations regarding their representation of the appellant.