Norbert Dentressangle Logistics Ltd v Hutton (Jurisdictional Points : Claim in time and effective date of termination) [2013] UKEAT 0011_13_0608 (06 August 2013)

Norbert Dentressangle Logistics Ltd v Hutton (Jurisdictional Points : Claim in time and effective date of termination) [2013] UKEAT 0011_13_0608 (06 August 2013)

The Tribunal Judge's acceptance of the claimant's evidence regarding his incapacity and inability to file the claim within the statutory period was a permissible finding of fact, not perverse or an error of law, and the claim was presented within a reasonable period thereafter.

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Citation
[2013] UKEAT 0011_13_0608
Parties
Appellant: Appellant Respondent; Respondent: Claimant
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
06 August 2013
Procedural Posture
Employment Appeal / Appeal Judgment
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Time Limits, Unfair Dismissal, Jurisdiction, Reasonable Practicability
Employment Law Time Limits Unfair Dismissal Jurisdiction Reasonable Practicability

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Parties

Appellant Respondent

Appellant

Claimant

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Appeal / Appeal Judgment

  1. 1 Whether it was reasonably practicable for the claimant to present a claim within the statutory time limit
  2. 2 Whether the claim was presented within a reasonable period thereafter

Ratio Decidendi

The Tribunal Judge's acceptance of the claimant's evidence regarding his incapacity and inability to file the claim within the statutory period was a permissible finding of fact, not perverse or an error of law, and the claim was presented within a reasonable period thereafter.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Tribunal's decision stands; jurisdiction to hear the claim confirmed