Cooper (t/a S & J Transport) v Green [2009] UKEAT 1261_08_1103 (11 March 2009)

Cooper (t/a S & J Transport) v Green [2009] UKEAT 1261_08_1103 (11 March 2009)

No explanation or good excuse for delay; no compelling reason in justice or equity to allow extension; applicant failed to take elementary steps to pursue appeal or attend review.

Citation
[2009] UKEAT 1261_08_1103
Parties
Respondent: Mr Cooper; Appellant: Claimant
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
11 March 2009
Procedural Posture
Appeal From Registrar’s Order / Appeal Dismissed
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Extension of Time, Default Judgment, Review of Judgment, Costs Orders
Employment Law Civil Procedure Extension of Time Default Judgment Review of Judgment Costs Orders

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Parties

Mr Cooper

Respondent

Claimant

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Appeal From Registrar’s Order / Appeal Dismissed

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether extension of time for appeal should be granted
  2. 2 Whether review of default judgment and costs order is justified

Ratio Decidendi

No explanation or good excuse for delay; no compelling reason in justice or equity to allow extension; applicant failed to take elementary steps to pursue appeal or attend review.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Costs awarded to Claimant
  • Permission to appeal refused