Hammond v. Bradford [2003] UKEAT 0759_03_2909 (29 September 2003)

Hammond v. Bradford [2003] UKEAT 0759_03_2909 (29 September 2003)

The Tribunal properly exercised its discretion in refusing the adjournment as there was ample time for the respondent to arrange alternative representation, and no error of law or perversity was shown.

Citation
[2003] UKEAT 0759_03_2909
Parties
Respondent/appellant: Mr Hammond; Claimant/respondent: Mr Bradford
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
29 September 2003
Procedural Posture
Employment Appeal / Interim Application for Adjournment; Appeal Against Refusal of Adjournment by Employment Tribunal
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Adjournment of Hearing, Employment Status, Unlawful Deduction From Wages, Right to Representation
Employment Law Adjournment of Hearing Employment Status Unlawful Deduction From Wages Right to Representation

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Parties

Mr Hammond

Respondent/appellant

Mr Bradford

Claimant/respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Appeal / Interim Application for Adjournment; Appeal Against Refusal of Adjournment by Employment Tribunal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the Employment Tribunal erred in refusing an adjournment of the hearing
  2. 2 Whether the refusal denied the respondent effective representation

Ratio Decidendi

The Tribunal properly exercised its discretion in refusing the adjournment as there was ample time for the respondent to arrange alternative representation, and no error of law or perversity was shown.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Appeal against refusal of adjournment is dismissed
  • No bar to making a fresh application for adjournment at the Tribunal hearing if justified