Meyer v Adwest Steering Ltd [1998] UKEAT 808_98_0111 (1 November 1998)

There is an arguable point of law regarding the exercise of discretion by the Tribunal in refusing to extend time for requesting Extended Reasons; leave is granted for a full hearing.

Citation: [1998] UKEAT 808_98_0111
Parties: Appellant: Mr A N Meyer; Respondent: Adwest Steering Ltd
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 01 November 1998
Procedural Posture: Employment Appeal / Preliminary Hearing
Outcome: Leave granted for full hearing
Legal Topics: Extension of Time, Tribunal Procedure, Request for Extended Reasons

Employment Law Extension of Time Tribunal Procedure Request for Extended Reasons

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Parties

Mr A N Meyer

Appellant

Adwest Steering Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Appeal / Preliminary Hearing

Legal Issues

1 Whether the Industrial Tribunal properly exercised its discretion in refusing to extend time for requesting Extended Reasons
2 Whether the grounds for refusal (failure to advise change of address, lateness) were proper

Ratio Decidendi

There is an arguable point of law regarding the exercise of discretion by the Tribunal in refusing to extend time for requesting Extended Reasons; leave is granted for a full hearing.

Court Disposition

Leave granted for full hearing

Orders

Matter to proceed to full hearing
No further directions given