Oritsejaro v. Royal Mail Group Plc [2003] UKEAT 0572_03_1709 (17 September 2003)

Oritsejaro v. Royal Mail Group Plc [2003] UKEAT 0572_03_1709 (17 September 2003)

Applicant failed to provide a sufficient explanation for lodging the appeal out of time; statutory time limits must be observed and no exceptional circumstances were established.

Citation
[2003] UKEAT 0572_03_1709
Parties
Appellant: Applicant; Respondent: Royal Mail Group Plc
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
17 September 2003
Procedural Posture
Appeal From Registrar’s Order / Appeal Hearing
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Time Limits for Appeals, Costs in Employment Proceedings
Employment Law Time Limits for Appeals Costs in Employment Proceedings

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Parties

Applicant

Appellant

Royal Mail Group Plc

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Appeal From Registrar’s Order / Appeal Hearing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the appeal was lodged in time
  2. 2 Whether there was a proper explanation for the delay
  3. 3 Whether costs should be awarded against the Applicant

Ratio Decidendi

Applicant failed to provide a sufficient explanation for lodging the appeal out of time; statutory time limits must be observed and no exceptional circumstances were established.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Applicant to pay Respondent £50 in costs under Rule 34