London Borough Of Hounslow v Martin-Samos [2002] EWCA Civ 544 (19 April 2002)

The application for permission to appeal was adjourned due to the applicant's non-appearance, with directions for notice and future conduct.

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Citation: [2002] EWCA Civ 544
Parties: Claimant/respondent: London Borough of Hounslow; Defendant/applicant: Martin-Samos
Jurisdiction: England and Wales
Judgment Date: 19 April 2002
Procedural Posture: Civil Appeal / Application for Permission to Appeal
Outcome: Application adjourned
Legal Topics: Adjournment of Hearing, Permission to Appeal, Non Appearance of Party

Civil Procedure Adjournment of Hearing Permission to Appeal Non Appearance of Party

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Parties

London Borough of Hounslow

Claimant/respondent

Martin-Samos

Defendant/applicant

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Application for Permission to Appeal

Legal Issues

1 Whether to grant permission to appeal in the absence of the applicant
2 Proper procedure when applicant fails to appear

Ratio Decidendi

The application for permission to appeal was adjourned due to the applicant's non-appearance, with directions for notice and future conduct.

Court Disposition

Application adjourned

Orders

Application adjourned for a date to be fixed within 14 days
Applicant to be given notice of further hearing

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