Firlands Training Ltd v Fletcher [1998] UKEAT 950_97_1106 (11 June 1998)

Firlands Training Ltd v Fletcher [1998] UKEAT 950_97_1106 (11 June 1998)

The Tribunal was correct in refusing to extend time for the Notice of Appearance as no valid reasons were provided; procedural rules must be adhered to and contemptuous communications do not warrant consideration.

Citation
[1998] UKEAT 950_97_1106
Parties
Appellant: Firlands Training Ltd; Respondent: Mr D Fletcher
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
11 June 1998
Procedural Posture
Employment Appeal / Appeal From Industrial Tribunal Decision
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Extension of Time, Notice of Appearance, Constructive Dismissal, Commission Payments
Employment Law Extension of Time Notice of Appearance Constructive Dismissal Commission Payments

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Parties

Firlands Training Ltd

Appellant

Mr D Fletcher

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Appeal / Appeal From Industrial Tribunal Decision

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether time should be extended for service of Notice of Appearance
  2. 2 Whether the Tribunal erred in refusing adjournment and extension of time
  3. 3 Whether the respondent was constructively dismissed and owed commission

Ratio Decidendi

The Tribunal was correct in refusing to extend time for the Notice of Appearance as no valid reasons were provided; procedural rules must be adhered to and contemptuous communications do not warrant consideration.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • No extension of time for Notice of Appearance
  • Appellants not permitted to participate in hearing except as public