Armstrong v Rigby [1998] UKEAT 275_98_0107 (1 July 1998)

Armstrong v Rigby [1998] UKEAT 275_98_0107 (1 July 1998)

The appellant failed to provide a reasonable explanation for the delay in lodging the Notice of Appeal, and the appeal had no reasonable prospect of success; therefore, the extension of time was refused and the appeal dismissed.

Citation
[1998] UKEAT 275_98_0107
Parties
Appellant: Mr Armstrong; Respondent: Mrs Rigby
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
01 July 1998
Procedural Posture
Employment Appeal / Appeal Against Registrar's Refusal to Extend Time for Lodging Notice of Appeal
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Extension of Time, Unfair Dismissal, Appeal Procedure
Employment Law Extension of Time Unfair Dismissal Appeal Procedure

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Parties

Mr Armstrong

Appellant

Mrs Rigby

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Appeal / Appeal Against Registrar's Refusal to Extend Time for Lodging Notice of Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether there was a sufficient reason to extend time for lodging a Notice of Appeal
  2. 2 Whether the appeal had any reasonable prospect of success

Ratio Decidendi

The appellant failed to provide a reasonable explanation for the delay in lodging the Notice of Appeal, and the appeal had no reasonable prospect of success; therefore, the extension of time was refused and the appeal dismissed.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Extension of time for lodging Notice of Appeal refused