Graves v Manchester City Council [1998] UKEAT 1160_97_1311 (13 November 1998)

Graves v Manchester City Council [1998] UKEAT 1160_97_1311 (13 November 1998)

The appellant provided a full and honest explanation for the delay, but the circumstances did not excuse the failure to comply with the procedural rules for lodging an appeal within the prescribed time. The Registrar's refusal to extend time was correct.

Citation
[1998] UKEAT 1160_97_1311
Parties
Appellant: Mr B Graves
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
13 November 1998
Procedural Posture
Appeal / Application for Extension of Time
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Extension of Time, Strike Out, Appeal Procedure, Discrimination, Breach of Contract, Transfer of Undertakings Regulations, Written Statement of Employment Particulars
Employment Law Civil Procedure Extension of Time Strike Out Appeal Procedure Discrimination Breach of Contract Transfer of Undertakings Regulations +1 more

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Parties

Mr B Graves

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Appeal / Application for Extension of Time

Legal Issues

  1. 1 whether time for appeal should be extended
  2. 2 whether delay in filing notice of appeal is excusable

Ratio Decidendi

The appellant provided a full and honest explanation for the delay, but the circumstances did not excuse the failure to comply with the procedural rules for lodging an appeal within the prescribed time. The Registrar's refusal to extend time was correct.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • time for appeal not extended
  • Registrar's decision upheld