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
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Parties
Appellant Respondent
Appellant
Claimant
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Employment Appeal / Appeal Judgment
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether it was reasonably practicable for the claimant to present a claim within the statutory time limit
- 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
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