Hypervolt Limited v S Jackson

Hypervolt Limited v S Jackson

The Employment Tribunal failed to properly consider the entirety of Hypervolt's applications, did not apply the mandatory process required by Rule 72, and did not provide adequate reasons for its decision, warranting remittal for reconsideration.

Parties
Appellant: Hypervolt Limited; Respondent: Mr S Jackson
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
04 January 2026
Procedural Posture
Employment Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Refusal to Extend Time and Reconsideration
Outcome
Appeal allowed; matter remitted for reconsideration
Legal Topics
Extension of Time, Reconsideration of Judgment, Default Judgment, Adequacy of Reasons, Procedural Fairness
Employment Law Civil Procedure Extension of Time Reconsideration of Judgment Default Judgment Adequacy of Reasons Procedural Fairness

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Parties

Hypervolt Limited

Appellant

Mr S Jackson

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Refusal to Extend Time and Reconsideration

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the Employment Tribunal erred in refusing to extend time for presenting a response
  2. 2 Whether the Employment Tribunal failed to properly consider the application for reconsideration
  3. 3 Whether the Employment Tribunal provided adequate reasons for its decision

Ratio Decidendi

The Employment Tribunal failed to properly consider the entirety of Hypervolt's applications, did not apply the mandatory process required by Rule 72, and did not provide adequate reasons for its decision, warranting remittal for reconsideration.

Court Disposition

Appeal allowed; matter remitted for reconsideration

Orders

  • Matter remitted to REJ Burgher to reconsider Hypervolt’s applications and provide reasons and findings in accordance with ET Rules and relevant authorities