Mudie Bond Ltd v Sandifer [1995] UKEAT 612_95_0611 (6 November 1995)

Mudie Bond Ltd v Sandifer [1995] UKEAT 612_95_0611 (6 November 1995)

The Tribunal was entitled to rely on its own knowledge of the local labour market in awarding future loss of earnings, and there was no error of law or perversity in its decision. No arguable point of law was raised by the grounds of appeal.

Citation
[1995] UKEAT 612_95_0611
Parties
Appellant: Mudie Bond Ltd; Respondent: Mr Sandifer
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
06 November 1995
Procedural Posture
Employment Appeal / Preliminary Hearing
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Constructive Dismissal, Unfair Dismissal, Compensatory Award, Contributory Conduct
Employment Law Constructive Dismissal Unfair Dismissal Compensatory Award Contributory Conduct

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Parties

Mudie Bond Ltd

Appellant

Mr Sandifer

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Appeal / Preliminary Hearing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the Industrial Tribunal erred in not finding contributory conduct by the employee
  2. 2 Whether the compensatory award for future loss of earnings was justified in the absence of specific evidence

Ratio Decidendi

The Tribunal was entitled to rely on its own knowledge of the local labour market in awarding future loss of earnings, and there was no error of law or perversity in its decision. No arguable point of law was raised by the grounds of appeal.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Appeal dismissed; Tribunal's decision upheld.