Sphinx Level Distribution Ltd v Hancock [1993] UKEAT 46_92_0211 (2 November 1993)

Due to uncertainty regarding the facts, documents considered, and application of law by the Industrial Tribunal, the appeal is allowed and the matter is remitted for a complete rehearing.

Citation: [1993] UKEAT 46_92_0211
Parties: Appellant: Sphinx Level Distribution Ltd; Respondent: Mr Hancock
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 02 November 1993
Procedural Posture: Employment Appeal / Appeal From Industrial Tribunal Preliminary Hearing
Outcome: Appeal allowed; case remitted for rehearing
Legal Topics: Continuous Service, Unfair Dismissal, Jurisdiction, Effective Date of Termination

Employment Law Continuous Service Unfair Dismissal Jurisdiction Effective Date of Termination

Case Brief

Summary, issues, holding and outcome

More case intelligence is available

Unlock the full research layer for this judgment.

Full judgment text Downloadable case file Legal principles 1 Authorities cited 1 Party arguments 2 Amounts and remedies 1

Parties

Sphinx Level Distribution Ltd

Appellant

Mr Hancock

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Appeal / Appeal From Industrial Tribunal Preliminary Hearing

Legal Issues

1 Whether the applicant had two years' continuous service
2 Whether the dismissal was summary or with notice
3 Correct dates of commencement and termination of employment

Ratio Decidendi

Due to uncertainty regarding the facts, documents considered, and application of law by the Industrial Tribunal, the appeal is allowed and the matter is remitted for a complete rehearing.

Court Disposition

Appeal allowed; case remitted for rehearing

Orders

Remit the case to the same Industrial Tribunal for a complete rehearing of the preliminary point on jurisdiction