Hollingworth v. Pendragon Plc (t/a Car Fleet Control) [2003] UKEAT 0466_03_1609 (16 September 2003)

The Employment Tribunal was entitled to conclude, based on the facts and legal principles, that there was no constructive dismissal as the test for anticipatory breach was not satisfied.

Citation: [2003] UKEAT 0466_03_1609
Parties: Appellant: Mr Hollingworth; Respondent: Pendragon Plc
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 16 September 2003
Procedural Posture: Employment Appeal / Appeal Hearing
Outcome: appeal dismissed
Legal Topics: Constructive Dismissal, Unfair Dismissal, Anticipatory Breach of Contract

Employment Law Constructive Dismissal Unfair Dismissal Anticipatory Breach of Contract

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Parties

Mr Hollingworth

Appellant

Pendragon Plc

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Appeal / Appeal Hearing

Legal Issues

1 Whether Mr Hollingworth was constructively dismissed
2 Whether there was an anticipatory breach of contract by the employer

Ratio Decidendi

The Employment Tribunal was entitled to conclude, based on the facts and legal principles, that there was no constructive dismissal as the test for anticipatory breach was not satisfied.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

Appeal is unanimously dismissed.