Hunt v. Power Resources Ltd [2005] UKEAT 0545_04_1002 (10 February 2005)

Hunt v. Power Resources Ltd [2005] UKEAT 0545_04_1002 (10 February 2005)

The contract of employment was illegal due to arrangements in June and July constituting potential fraud on the Revenue, so the Employment Tribunal could not adjudicate the complaints.

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Citation
[2005] UKEAT 0545_04_1002
Parties
Appellant: Mr S D Hunt; Respondent: Power Resources Ltd
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
10 February 2005
Procedural Posture
Employment Appeal / Appeal Judgment
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Illegality of Contract, Fraud on the Revenue, Employment Tribunal Procedure
Employment Law Illegality of Contract Fraud on the Revenue Employment Tribunal Procedure

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Parties

Mr S D Hunt

Appellant

Power Resources Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Appeal / Appeal Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the contract of employment was illegal due to arrangements constituting potential fraud on the Revenue
  2. 2 Whether the Employment Tribunal could adjudicate Mr Hunt's complaints

Ratio Decidendi

The contract of employment was illegal due to arrangements in June and July constituting potential fraud on the Revenue, so the Employment Tribunal could not adjudicate the complaints.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Appeal dismissed.