Wojciechowski v. Princes Ltd [2000] UKEAT 1398_00_1912 (19 December 2000)

No error of law in Chairman's refusal to adjourn or order further disclosure; discretion exercised properly and proportionately; Article 6 requirements satisfied.

Citation: [2000] UKEAT 1398_00_1912
Parties: Appellant: Eugene Wojciechowski; Respondent: Merseyside Tec Ltd
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 19 December 2000
Procedural Posture: Employment Appeal / Interlocutory Hearing
Outcome: Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics: Disclosure of Documents, Adjournment, Redundancy, Fair Hearing, Tribunal Procedure

Employment Law Disclosure of Documents Adjournment Redundancy Fair Hearing Tribunal Procedure

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Parties

Eugene Wojciechowski

Appellant

Merseyside Tec Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Appeal / Interlocutory Hearing

Legal Issues

1 Whether refusal to adjourn hearing constituted an error of law
2 Whether refusal to order further disclosure and particulars was lawful
3 Compliance with Article 6 Human Rights Act 1998

Ratio Decidendi

No error of law in Chairman's refusal to adjourn or order further disclosure; discretion exercised properly and proportionately; Article 6 requirements satisfied.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed

Orders

Both appeals dismissed
Judgment to be faxed to parties and Tribunal