Rickersey v W & J Linney Ltd [2003] UKEAT 925_02_2611 (26 November 2003)

Rickersey v W & J Linney Ltd [2003] UKEAT 925_02_2611 (26 November 2003)

There is room for argument on whether the Tribunal properly balanced relevant factors and applied correct principles in granting the stay.

Citation
[2003] UKEAT 925_02_2611
Parties
Appellant: Appellant; Respondent: Respondent
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
26 November 2003
Procedural Posture
Employment Appeal / Preliminary Hearing
Outcome
Appeal permitted to proceed to full argument
Legal Topics
Stay of Proceedings, Adjournment, Contractual Claims Jurisdiction
Employment Law Stay of Proceedings Adjournment Contractual Claims Jurisdiction

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Parties

Appellant

Appellant

Respondent

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Appeal / Preliminary Hearing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the Employment Tribunal properly balanced delay and hardship in granting a stay
  2. 2 Whether the Tribunal received evidence on delay and hardship
  3. 3 Whether principles from older cases should be reviewed in light of expanded jurisdiction

Ratio Decidendi

There is room for argument on whether the Tribunal properly balanced relevant factors and applied correct principles in granting the stay.

Court Disposition

Appeal permitted to proceed to full argument

Orders

  • Chairman to clarify procedural situation
  • Automatic directions to apply unless otherwise ordered