Maher v. Liverpool City Council [2000] UKEAT 266_00_1606 (16 June 2000)

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

  1. 1 whether refusal of adjournment prejudiced appellant
  2. 2 degree of contribution
  3. 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