Barratt v Abbey National Plc [1998] UKEAT 330_97_2107 (21 July 1998)

Barratt v Abbey National Plc [1998] UKEAT 330_97_2107 (21 July 1998)

No error of law was made by the Tribunal; the respondent was not in breach of contract, and the appellant was not entitled to representation by her husband under the grievance procedure.

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Citation
[1998] UKEAT 330_97_2107
Parties
Appellant: Mrs Barratt; Respondent: Abbey National Plc
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
21 July 1998
Procedural Posture
Employment Appeal / Appeal From Industrial Tribunal
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Constructive Dismissal, Breach of Contract, Grievance Procedures, Representation at Hearings
Employment Law Constructive Dismissal Breach of Contract Grievance Procedures Representation at Hearings

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Parties

Mrs Barratt

Appellant

Abbey National Plc

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Appeal / Appeal From Industrial Tribunal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the Industrial Tribunal erred in law regarding witness indication
  2. 2 Whether the Tribunal failed to consider both constructive dismissal and breach of contract
  3. 3 Whether the Tribunal overlooked cumulative acts amounting to breach of mutual trust and confidence

Ratio Decidendi

No error of law was made by the Tribunal; the respondent was not in breach of contract, and the appellant was not entitled to representation by her husband under the grievance procedure.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed