Muff & Ors (t/a Wits End) v. Wheelwright [2003] UKEAT 0664_03_1311 (13 November 2003)

Muff & Ors (t/a Wits End) v. Wheelwright [2003] UKEAT 0664_03_1311 (13 November 2003)

No rare and exceptional circumstances exist to justify extension of time; Registrar’s refusal to accept late appeal upheld.

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Citation
[2003] UKEAT 0664_03_1311
Parties
Applicant: D J Wheelwright; Respondent: Jason Muff; Respondent: Simon Rose; Respondent: Judith Barkham
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
13 November 2003
Procedural Posture
Appeal From Registrar’s Order / Judgment on Appeal Against Refusal to Accept Notice of Appeal as Out of Time
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Unlawful Deductions, Breach of Contract, Extension of Time for Appeal, Disability Accommodations
Employment Law Unlawful Deductions Breach of Contract Extension of Time for Appeal Disability Accommodations

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Parties

D J Wheelwright

Applicant

Jason Muff

Respondent

Simon Rose

Respondent

Judith Barkham

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Appeal From Registrar’s Order / Judgment on Appeal Against Refusal to Accept Notice of Appeal as Out of Time

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether extension of time should be granted for late Notice of Appeal
  2. 2 Whether Respondents were prevented from attending Tribunal due to disability or confusion
  3. 3 Whether there was an employment relationship between Applicant and Respondents

Ratio Decidendi

No rare and exceptional circumstances exist to justify extension of time; Registrar’s refusal to accept late appeal upheld.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Notice of Appeal dismissed
  • Registrar’s decision upheld