Abdelmasieh v Le Meridien Worldwide Ltd [2003] UKEAT 1416_02_2502 (25 February 2003)

Abdelmasieh v Le Meridien Worldwide Ltd [2003] UKEAT 1416_02_2502 (25 February 2003)

The appellant failed to provide any exceptional reason or adequate explanation for the delay in filing the appeal, and the time limits for appeal are to be applied strictly. The Registrar's refusal to extend time was correct.

Citation
[2003] UKEAT 1416_02_2502
Parties
Appellant: Mr Abdelmasieh; Respondent: Unknown Respondent
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
25 February 2003
Procedural Posture
Employment Appeal / Appeal From Registrar’s Order Refusing Extension of Time
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Extension of Time, Appeal Procedure, Strike Out of Claims, Time Limits for Appeal
Employment Law Civil Procedure Extension of Time Appeal Procedure Strike Out of Claims Time Limits for Appeal

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Parties

Mr Abdelmasieh

Appellant

Unknown Respondent

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Appeal / Appeal From Registrar’s Order Refusing Extension of Time

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the appellant has shown exceptional reasons to justify an extension of time for appealing the Employment Tribunal's decision
  2. 2 Whether the Registrar correctly refused the extension of time

Ratio Decidendi

The appellant failed to provide any exceptional reason or adequate explanation for the delay in filing the appeal, and the time limits for appeal are to be applied strictly. The Registrar's refusal to extend time was correct.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Application for extension of time to present the notice of appeal is refused