Sahota v. Birmingham City Council [2003] UKEAT 0359_03_2407 (24 July 2003)

Sahota v. Birmingham City Council [2003] UKEAT 0359_03_2407 (24 July 2003)

The appeal is dismissed because the underlying application to the Employment Tribunal was withdrawn, leaving no claim on foot for the appeal to proceed. Even if not withdrawn, the appeal had little prospect of success.

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Citation
[2003] UKEAT 0359_03_2407
Parties
Appellant: Applicant; Respondent: Respondent Council
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
24 July 2003
Procedural Posture
Employment Appeal / Appeal Against Decision to Strike Out Discrimination Complaint
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Disability Discrimination, Race Discrimination, Withdrawal of Claims, Costs
Employment Law Discrimination Law Disability Discrimination Race Discrimination Withdrawal of Claims Costs

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Parties

Applicant

Appellant

Respondent Council

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Appeal / Appeal Against Decision to Strike Out Discrimination Complaint

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether appeal can proceed after withdrawal of application to Employment Tribunal
  2. 2 Whether adjournment should be granted
  3. 3 Whether costs should be awarded against appellant

Ratio Decidendi

The appeal is dismissed because the underlying application to the Employment Tribunal was withdrawn, leaving no claim on foot for the appeal to proceed. Even if not withdrawn, the appeal had little prospect of success.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • appeal dismissed
  • no order as to costs