Technology House Group Plc v Andrews [1997] UKEAT 1005_97_2511 (25 November 1997)

The appeal is dismissed because the appellant failed to participate at first instance and cannot introduce new evidence on appeal to challenge the original decision.

Citation: [1997] UKEAT 1005_97_2511
Parties: Appellant: Technology House Group Plc; Alleged Employer: Datacare Resources Plc; Respondent: Unknown Respondent
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 25 November 1997
Procedural Posture: Employment Appeal / Preliminary Hearing
Outcome: appeal dismissed
Legal Topics: Employment Status, Appeal Procedure, Non Appearance of Party

Employment Law Employment Status Appeal Procedure Non Appearance of Party

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Parties

Technology House Group Plc

Appellant

Datacare Resources Plc

Alleged Employer

Unknown Respondent

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Appeal / Preliminary Hearing

Legal Issues

1 Whether the respondent was employed by the appellant or by Datacare Resources Plc
2 Whether the appellant can introduce new evidence on appeal after failing to appear at the original hearing

Ratio Decidendi

The appeal is dismissed because the appellant failed to participate at first instance and cannot introduce new evidence on appeal to challenge the original decision.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed