David Pinto & Co v Taylor [1996] UKEAT 746_96_0612 (6 December 1996)

No explanation was offered for failure to comply with time-limits; strict adherence to procedural rules required; no legitimate grounds for extension; appeal dismissed.

Citation: [1996] UKEAT 746_96_0612
Parties: Appellant: David Pinto & Co; Respondent: Phillips Solicitors
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 06 December 1996
Procedural Posture: Employment Appeal / Appeal Against Registrar's Refusal to Extend Time
Outcome: Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics: Extension of Time, Striking Out, Costs, Compliance With Procedural Orders

Employment Law Civil Procedure Extension of Time Striking Out Costs Compliance With Procedural Orders

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Parties

David Pinto & Co

Appellant

Phillips Solicitors

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Appeal / Appeal Against Registrar's Refusal to Extend Time

Legal Issues

1 Whether time for presenting appeals should be extended
2 Whether striking out notice of appearance was justified
3 Whether costs should be awarded

Ratio Decidendi

No explanation was offered for failure to comply with time-limits; strict adherence to procedural rules required; no legitimate grounds for extension; appeal dismissed.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed

Orders

No extension of time granted
Costs awarded against Appellant