Sharp v Hermitage Dawson [1998] UKEAT 702_98_0110 (1 October 1998)

Sharp v Hermitage Dawson [1998] UKEAT 702_98_0110 (1 October 1998)

There is an arguable point of law as to whether the contract was terminated by the letter dated 24 March 1997, which affects the Tribunal's jurisdiction; therefore, the matter should proceed to a full hearing.

Citation
[1998] UKEAT 702_98_0110
Parties
Appellant: Mrs Sharp; Respondent: Mr Hermitage
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
01 October 1998
Procedural Posture
Employment Appeal / Preliminary Hearing
Outcome
Matter to proceed to full hearing
Legal Topics
Unauthorised Wage Deductions, Jurisdiction, Termination of Employment
Employment Law Unauthorised Wage Deductions Jurisdiction Termination of Employment

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Parties

Mrs Sharp

Appellant

Mr Hermitage

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Appeal / Preliminary Hearing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether Mrs Sharp's contract was terminated by the letter dated 24 March 1997
  2. 2 Whether the Employment Tribunal had jurisdiction to hear the claim for unauthorised deductions from wages

Ratio Decidendi

There is an arguable point of law as to whether the contract was terminated by the letter dated 24 March 1997, which affects the Tribunal's jurisdiction; therefore, the matter should proceed to a full hearing.

Court Disposition

Matter to proceed to full hearing

Orders

  • Appeal to proceed to full hearing before the Tribunal