Ayobiojo v. Lambeth [2000] UKEAT 852_99_2903 (29 March 2000)

Ayobiojo v. Lambeth [2000] UKEAT 852_99_2903 (29 March 2000)

Administrative confusion disadvantaged the appellant; the Notice of Appeal lodged on 9 November 1998 should be treated as valid, or alternatively leave granted for appeal out of time to regularise the position.

Citation
[2000] UKEAT 852_99_2903
Parties
Appellant: Appellant; Respondent: Respondents
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
29 March 2000
Procedural Posture
Employment Appeal / Directions Hearing
Outcome
Appeal allowed to proceed
Legal Topics
Racial Discrimination, Appeal Procedure, Time Limits, Tribunal Review
Employment Law Racial Discrimination Appeal Procedure Time Limits Tribunal Review

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Parties

Appellant

Appellant

Respondents

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Appeal / Directions Hearing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the appellant's Notice of Appeal was validly lodged
  2. 2 Whether administrative confusion prevented proper appeal
  3. 3 Whether leave should be granted for appeal out of time

Ratio Decidendi

Administrative confusion disadvantaged the appellant; the Notice of Appeal lodged on 9 November 1998 should be treated as valid, or alternatively leave granted for appeal out of time to regularise the position.

Court Disposition

Appeal allowed to proceed

Orders

  • Document lodged on 9 November 1998 to be treated as valid Notice of Appeal
  • Alternatively, leave granted for appeal of 4 April 1999 to be made out of time