Global Plant Ltd v Secretary of State for Social Services: 1972

Lord Widgery said: ‘One must not overlook that the intention of the parties was that the relationship should be that of an independent contractor, and although the parties cannot by intention make a transaction into something which it is not, yet it is recognised that such intention is a factor for consideration in these cases.’

Judges:

Lord Widgery

Citations:

[1972] 1 QBD 139

Jurisdiction:

England and Wales

Cited by:

CitedMassey v Crown Life Insurance Company CA 4-Nov-1977
Massey worked as Crown Life’s manager under 2 contracts, one a contract of employment, the other a contract of general agency. Tax and other contributions were deducted from wages paid under the former, while commission was paid under the agency . .
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Contract, Employment

Updated: 17 May 2022; Ref: scu.250994