Macaskill v. DS Slabbert Bearing Power International Plc [2000] EAT 1480_99_1205 (12 May 2000)

Macaskill v. DS Slabbert Bearing Power International Plc [2000] EAT 1480_99_1205 (12 May 2000)

There was no compelling or sufficient reason for the appellant's delay in filing the Notice of Appeal. The appellant's explanations were inconsistent and not credible. The appeal had no manifest prospects of success. Ignorance or confusion about the time limit is not a valid ground for extension. The appeal is dismissed.

Citation
[2000] EAT 1480_99_1205
Parties
Appellant: Miss L. G. Macaskill; Respondent: Mr D. S. Slabbert; Respondent: Bearing Power International Plc
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
12 May 2000
Procedural Posture
Appeal Against Registrar's Order / Hearing and Judgment on Extension of Time for Appeal
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Extension of Time, Jurisdiction, Sexual Harassment, Discrimination, Costs
Employment Law Civil Procedure Extension of Time Jurisdiction Sexual Harassment Discrimination Costs

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Parties

Miss L. G. Macaskill

Appellant

Mr D. S. Slabbert

Respondent

Bearing Power International Plc

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Appeal Against Registrar's Order / Hearing and Judgment on Extension of Time for Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether time for filing Notice of Appeal should be extended
  2. 2 Whether the Employment Tribunal had jurisdiction over the claim
  3. 3 Whether costs should be awarded against the appellant

Ratio Decidendi

There was no compelling or sufficient reason for the appellant's delay in filing the Notice of Appeal. The appellant's explanations were inconsistent and not credible. The appeal had no manifest prospects of success. Ignorance or confusion about the time limit is not a valid ground for extension. The appeal is dismissed.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • No extension of time for appeal is granted.
  • No order as to costs.