Loucaides (t/a Edwards) v Luxton [1997] UKEAT 766_97_0112 (1 December 1997)

There was no reasonable excuse for the appellant's failure to respond to the IT1, as the failure was due to ineptitude in management, not a valid reason.

Citation: [1997] UKEAT 766_97_0112
Parties: Appellant: Constantine Loucaides
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 01 December 1997
Procedural Posture: Appeal / Preliminary Hearing Ex Parte
Outcome: dismissed
Legal Topics: Adjournment, Non Appearance, Excuse for Non Entry of Appearance

Civil Procedure Adjournment Non Appearance Excuse for Non Entry of Appearance

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Parties

Constantine Loucaides

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Appeal / Preliminary Hearing Ex Parte

Legal Issues

1 Whether there was reasonable excuse for the non-entry of an appearance
2 Whether there is a reasonably arguable case for a full hearing

Ratio Decidendi

There was no reasonable excuse for the appellant's failure to respond to the IT1, as the failure was due to ineptitude in management, not a valid reason.

Court Disposition

dismissed

Orders

Application for adjournment refused
Appeal dismissed