Brown v. Methodist Council [2000] UKEAT 845_00_3011 (30 November 2000)

Brown v. Methodist Council [2000] UKEAT 845_00_3011 (30 November 2000)

The combination of unexpected hospitalisation, operation, and severe medication side effects constituted an exceptional ground for extension of time; applicant's evidence was credible and not displaced by general expert opinion.

Citation
[2000] UKEAT 845_00_3011
Parties
Appellant: Mr B Brown; Respondent: The Methodist Council
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
30 November 2000
Procedural Posture
Appeal From Registrar's Order / Appeal Hearing Before President
Outcome
Appeal allowed
Legal Topics
Disability Discrimination, Unfair Dismissal, Extension of Time, Procedural Rules
Employment Law Disability Discrimination Unfair Dismissal Extension of Time Procedural Rules

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Parties

Mr B Brown

Appellant

The Methodist Council

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Appeal From Registrar's Order / Appeal Hearing Before President

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether exceptional circumstances justify extension of time for lodging Notice of Appeal
  2. 2 Whether post-operative complications and medication side effects constitute valid grounds for delay

Ratio Decidendi

The combination of unexpected hospitalisation, operation, and severe medication side effects constituted an exceptional ground for extension of time; applicant's evidence was credible and not displaced by general expert opinion.

Court Disposition

Appeal allowed

Orders

  • Extension of time granted to 30th June; Notice of Appeal validated