Secrett v. HM Broadhurst & Anor [2000] UKEAT 389_00_1312 (13 December 2000)

The appeal is dismissed due to the appellant's failure to comply with the Employment Appeal Tribunal's order to respond regarding the continuation of the appeal.

Citation: [2000] UKEAT 389_00_1312
Parties: Appellant: Broadhurst; Appellant: O'Donnell; Respondent: Mr Secrett
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 13 December 2000
Procedural Posture: Employment Appeal / Disposal of Appeal for Non Compliance
Outcome: appeal dismissed (subject to further inquiry)
Legal Topics: Quantification of Damages, Unlawful Deduction of Wages, Appeal Procedure, Mental Health and Litigation Capacity

Employment Law Quantification of Damages Unlawful Deduction of Wages Appeal Procedure Mental Health and Litigation Capacity

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Parties

Broadhurst

Appellant

O'Donnell

Appellant

Mr Secrett

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Appeal / Disposal of Appeal for Non Compliance

Legal Issues

1 Whether the appeal should be dismissed for failure to comply with tribunal directions
2 Whether mental health issues affected the respondent's ability to participate

Ratio Decidendi

The appeal is dismissed due to the appellant's failure to comply with the Employment Appeal Tribunal's order to respond regarding the continuation of the appeal.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed (subject to further inquiry)

Orders

Order to lie in office for 35 days before sealing.
Letters to be sent to Dr Snowise and the Law Society to inquire about the respondent's mental health and capacity to respond.