M Ashraf v. Birkett [2000] UKEAT 772_99_1401 (14 January 2000)

M Ashraf v. Birkett [2000] UKEAT 772_99_1401 (14 January 2000)

Given the appellant's difficulties in obtaining assistance, the shortness of the delay, and the absence of prejudice to the respondent, it is fair and reasonable to extend time for lodging the Notice of Appeal by one day.

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Citation
[2000] UKEAT 772_99_1401
Parties
Appellant: Mr Ashraf; Respondent: Francis W Birkett & Sons Ltd
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
14 January 2000
Procedural Posture
Appeal / Application for Extension of Time to Lodge Notice of Appeal
Outcome
appeal allowed
Legal Topics
Extension of Time, Unfair Dismissal, Racial Discrimination, Disability Discrimination, Procedural Fairness
Employment Law Extension of Time Unfair Dismissal Racial Discrimination Disability Discrimination Procedural Fairness

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Parties

Mr Ashraf

Appellant

Francis W Birkett & Sons Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Appeal / Application for Extension of Time to Lodge Notice of Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether time for lodging Notice of Appeal should be extended by one day
  2. 2 Whether the appellant's circumstances justified the delay

Ratio Decidendi

Given the appellant's difficulties in obtaining assistance, the shortness of the delay, and the absence of prejudice to the respondent, it is fair and reasonable to extend time for lodging the Notice of Appeal by one day.

Court Disposition

appeal allowed

Orders

  • Time for lodging the Notice of Appeal is extended to 7 July.