Oladeji v Social Security Commissioner [2001] EWCA Civ 389 (12 March, 2001)

Oladeji v Social Security Commissioner [2001] EWCA Civ 389 (12 March, 2001)

The absence of reference to the British High Commission letter in the Tribunal's findings raised significant doubt about whether the applicant's reasons for delay were properly considered, justifying permission to appeal and extension of time.

Citation
[2001] EWCA Civ 389
Parties
Claimant/applicant: Bolanle Adeola Oladeji; Defendant/respondent: Social Security Commissioner
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Procedural Posture
Appeal From Social Security Appeal Tribunal / Application for Permission to Appeal and Extension of Time
Outcome
Permission to appeal and extension of time granted.
Legal Topics
Job Seeker's Allowance, Late Claim, Good Cause, Ignorance of Rights, Extension of Time
Social Security Law Administrative Law Job Seeker's Allowance Late Claim Good Cause Ignorance of Rights Extension of Time

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Parties

Bolanle Adeola Oladeji

Claimant/applicant

Social Security Commissioner

Defendant/respondent

Procedural Posture

Appeal From Social Security Appeal Tribunal / Application for Permission to Appeal and Extension of Time

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the applicant had good cause for delay in claiming job seeker's allowance
  2. 2 Whether the Tribunal erred in failing to consider material evidence (British High Commission letter)
  3. 3 Whether ignorance of rights constitutes good cause for late claim

Ratio Decidendi

The absence of reference to the British High Commission letter in the Tribunal's findings raised significant doubt about whether the applicant's reasons for delay were properly considered, justifying permission to appeal and extension of time.

Court Disposition

Permission to appeal and extension of time granted.

Orders

  • Permission to appeal granted.
  • Extension of time for appealing granted.