Bowden v. Signet Group Plc [2001] UKEAT 1509_00_0205 (2 May 2001)

Bowden v. Signet Group Plc [2001] UKEAT 1509_00_0205 (2 May 2001)

No exceptional reason was shown for delay; ignorance of law and persistence in mistaken belief about jurisdiction are not valid grounds for extension. The appeal is dismissed as there is no point in extending time for a case that is either pointless or doomed to fail.

Citation
[2001] UKEAT 1509_00_0205
Parties
Appellant: Mr Bowden; Respondent: Signet Group plc
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
02 May 2001
Procedural Posture
Appeal Against Registrar’s Order / Appeal Hearing Before Mr Justice Lindsay
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Extension of Time, Constructive Dismissal, Jurisdiction, Withdrawal of Claims, Review of Tribunal Decisions
Employment Law Extension of Time Constructive Dismissal Jurisdiction Withdrawal of Claims Review of Tribunal Decisions

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Parties

Mr Bowden

Appellant

Signet Group plc

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Appeal Against Registrar’s Order / Appeal Hearing Before Mr Justice Lindsay

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether extension of time for lodging appeal should be granted
  2. 2 Whether there was a valid decision by the Employment Tribunal on 10 March 2000
  3. 3 Jurisdiction of Employment Tribunal to review withdrawn cases

Ratio Decidendi

No exceptional reason was shown for delay; ignorance of law and persistence in mistaken belief about jurisdiction are not valid grounds for extension. The appeal is dismissed as there is no point in extending time for a case that is either pointless or doomed to fail.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Application for extension of time refused
  • Notice of Appeal remains defunct