Abbotsound Ltd v. Tracey [2000] EAT 1473_99_0606 (6 June 2000)

Abbotsound Ltd v. Tracey [2000] EAT 1473_99_0606 (6 June 2000)

No exceptional reason was demonstrated for the late filing of the Notice of Appeal, and the merits of the appeal were weak as the Tribunal had already found Abbotsound Ltd to be the employer. Therefore, the appeal for extension of time was dismissed.

Citation
[2000] EAT 1473_99_0606
Parties
Appellant: Abbotsound Ltd; Respondent: Mr B Tracey
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
06 June 2000
Procedural Posture
Employment Appeal / Appeal Against Registrar's Refusal to Admit Notice of Appeal Out of Time
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Extension of Time, Unfair Dismissal, Equal Pay, Holiday Pay, Procedural Default
Employment Law Civil Procedure Extension of Time Unfair Dismissal Equal Pay Holiday Pay Procedural Default

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Parties

Abbotsound Ltd

Appellant

Mr B Tracey

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Appeal / Appeal Against Registrar's Refusal to Admit Notice of Appeal Out of Time

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether extension of time for lodging Notice of Appeal should be granted
  2. 2 Whether Abbotsound Ltd was the correct respondent/employer

Ratio Decidendi

No exceptional reason was demonstrated for the late filing of the Notice of Appeal, and the merits of the appeal were weak as the Tribunal had already found Abbotsound Ltd to be the employer. Therefore, the appeal for extension of time was dismissed.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • No extension of time granted
  • Original Tribunal decision stands