Thornton (Receiver) v Johnson & Anor [1998] UKEAT 616_98_0110 (1 October 1998)

Thornton (Receiver) v Johnson & Anor [1998] UKEAT 616_98_0110 (1 October 1998)

The delay in seeking leave to appeal was substantial and not fully or properly explained; Grant Thornton failed to act promptly or seek review when notified of the Tribunal's decision; the Registrar correctly exercised discretion in refusing to extend time for appeal.

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Citation
[1998] UKEAT 616_98_0110
Parties
Appellant: Grant Thornton; First Respondent: Mrs Johnson; Second Respondent: Boss Trucks Ltd
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
01 October 1998
Procedural Posture
Employment Appeal / Appeal Against Registrar's Refusal to Extend Time
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Unfair Dismissal, Extension of Time, Liability of Administrative Receivers, Personal Liability Under Insolvency Act
Employment Law Insolvency Law Unfair Dismissal Extension of Time Liability of Administrative Receivers Personal Liability Under Insolvency Act

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Parties

Grant Thornton

Appellant

Mrs Johnson

First Respondent

Boss Trucks Ltd

Second Respondent

Procedural Posture

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

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether time should be extended for appeal against Industrial Tribunal decision
  2. 2 Whether administrative receivers or their firm are personally liable for unfair dismissal awards

Ratio Decidendi

The delay in seeking leave to appeal was substantial and not fully or properly explained; Grant Thornton failed to act promptly or seek review when notified of the Tribunal's decision; the Registrar correctly exercised discretion in refusing to extend time for appeal.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • No extension of time granted
  • Registrar's order affirmed