McFarlane v Patchwork Community Housing Association Ltd.

McFarlane v Patchwork Community Housing Association Ltd.

The applicant raised an arguable point that the letter of 26 February 2004 could constitute a notice of appeal, and that time should potentially be extended due to her circumstances. Permission to appeal is granted so the full court can consider these arguments.

Parties
Claimant/applicant: Bridget McFarlane; Defendant/respondent: Patchwork Community Housing Association Limited
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
17 December 2004
Procedural Posture
Employment Appeal / Application for Permission to Appeal
Outcome
Permission to appeal granted
Legal Topics
Extension of Time, Notice of Appeal, Strike Out of Claim
Employment Law Civil Procedure Extension of Time Notice of Appeal Strike Out of Claim

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Parties

Bridget McFarlane

Claimant/applicant

Patchwork Community Housing Association Limited

Defendant/respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Appeal / Application for Permission to Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the notice of appeal was filed in time
  2. 2 Whether time for filing notice of appeal should be extended

Ratio Decidendi

The applicant raised an arguable point that the letter of 26 February 2004 could constitute a notice of appeal, and that time should potentially be extended due to her circumstances. Permission to appeal is granted so the full court can consider these arguments.

Court Disposition

Permission to appeal granted

Orders

  • Application for permission to appeal granted
  • Appeal to be heard on its merits