Vega Space Systems Engineering Ltd v Weston [1992] UKEAT 183_90_0705 (7 May 1992)

Vega Space Systems Engineering Ltd v Weston [1992] UKEAT 183_90_0705 (7 May 1992)

A new Notice of Appeal is only required if the Tribunal's reviewed decision varies the original decision; where only reasons or compensation are altered, the original decision stands and amendment of the existing Notice of Appeal is permissible.

Citation
[1992] UKEAT 183_90_0705
Parties
Appellant: Vega Space Systems Engineering Ltd; Respondent: Mr Weston
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
07 May 1992
Procedural Posture
Employment Appeal / Preliminary Application for Leave to Amend Notice of Appeal
Outcome
leave to amend Notice of Appeal granted
Legal Topics
Unfair Dismissal, Industrial Tribunal Procedure, Appeal Deadlines, Review of Tribunal Decisions
Employment Law Unfair Dismissal Industrial Tribunal Procedure Appeal Deadlines Review of Tribunal Decisions

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Parties

Vega Space Systems Engineering Ltd

Appellant

Mr Weston

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Appeal / Preliminary Application for Leave to Amend Notice of Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether a fresh Notice of Appeal is required after a Tribunal's reviewed decision varies only the compensation awarded
  2. 2 Whether leave to amend the original Notice of Appeal should be granted after the review decision

Ratio Decidendi

A new Notice of Appeal is only required if the Tribunal's reviewed decision varies the original decision; where only reasons or compensation are altered, the original decision stands and amendment of the existing Notice of Appeal is permissible.

Court Disposition

leave to amend Notice of Appeal granted

Orders

  • Leave to amend Vega's Notice of Appeal is granted.
  • The appeal is to be expedited with a hearing estimated to last two to three days.