Edwards v Curtis (t/a Arkive Computing) [1996] UKEAT 845_95_1007 (10 July 1996)

Edwards v Curtis (t/a Arkive Computing) [1996] UKEAT 845_95_1007 (10 July 1996)

No error of law was found in the Industrial Tribunal's decision; the tribunal properly considered the evidence and applied the correct legal principles regarding reasonableness and third party pressure.

Citation
[1996] UKEAT 845_95_1007
Parties
Appellant: Mr Jonathan Edwards; Respondent: Mrs Curtis T/A Arkive Computing
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
10 July 1996
Procedural Posture
Employment Appeal / Preliminary Hearing Ex Parte
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Unfair Dismissal, Third Party Pressure, Reasonableness of Dismissal
Employment Law Unfair Dismissal Third Party Pressure Reasonableness of Dismissal

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Parties

Mr Jonathan Edwards

Appellant

Mrs Curtis T/A Arkive Computing

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Appeal / Preliminary Hearing Ex Parte

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Was the dismissal of Mr Edwards unfair under employment law?
  2. 2 Did the Industrial Tribunal err in law in preferring the respondent's evidence?
  3. 3 Was third party pressure a legitimate reason for dismissal?

Ratio Decidendi

No error of law was found in the Industrial Tribunal's decision; the tribunal properly considered the evidence and applied the correct legal principles regarding reasonableness and third party pressure.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed