Maher v. Liverpool City Council [2000] UKEAT 266_00_1606 (16 June 2000)
Justice requires reconsideration where procedural fairness may have been compromised by refusal of adjournment during unrepresented evidence.
- Citation
- [2000] UKEAT 266_00_1606
- Parties
- Appellant: Appellant; Respondent: Respondent
- Jurisdiction
- United Kingdom
- Judgment Date
- 16 June 2000
- Procedural Posture
- Employment Appeal / Preliminary Hearing
- Outcome
- matter remitted for further inquiry
- Legal Topics
- Adjournment, Representation, Wrongful Dismissal
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Parties
Appellant
Appellant
Respondent
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Employment Appeal / Preliminary Hearing
Legal Issues
- 1 whether refusal of adjournment prejudiced appellant
- 2 degree of contribution
- 3 procedure in wrongful dismissal
Ratio Decidendi
Justice requires reconsideration where procedural fairness may have been compromised by refusal of adjournment during unrepresented evidence.
Court Disposition
matter remitted for further inquiry
Orders
- Chairman to provide notes of first day and details of adjournment request
- Parties at liberty to comment on raised issues
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