Parchment v IBC Vehicles Ltd [1995] UKEAT 239_95_0310 (3 October 1995)

The Tribunal's refusal to transfer proceedings was lawful and within its discretion; the order for costs was justified due to the applicant's unreasonable and vexatious conduct.

Citation: [1995] UKEAT 239_95_0310
Parties: Appellant: Devon Parchment; Respondent: IBC Vehicles Ltd
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 03 October 1995
Procedural Posture: Appeal / Judgment
Outcome: appeal dismissed
Legal Topics: Unfair Dismissal, Tribunal Procedure, Costs, Transfer of Proceedings

Employment Law Unfair Dismissal Tribunal Procedure Costs Transfer of Proceedings

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Parties

Devon Parchment

Appellant

IBC Vehicles Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Appeal / Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the refusal to transfer proceedings from Bedford to Croydon Tribunal was lawful
2 Whether the order for costs against the applicant was justified

Ratio Decidendi

The Tribunal's refusal to transfer proceedings was lawful and within its discretion; the order for costs was justified due to the applicant's unreasonable and vexatious conduct.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

Order for costs in the sum of £750 against the appellant