Bowen (t/a Nb Cars) v. Walby [2001] UKEAT 0349_01_1907 (19 July 2001)

Bowen (t/a Nb Cars) v. Walby [2001] UKEAT 0349_01_1907 (19 July 2001)

No exceptional reason was provided for the delay in lodging the Notice of Appeal; strict adherence to time limits is required and the Registrar's refusal to extend time was correct.

Citation
[2001] UKEAT 0349_01_1907
Parties
Applicant: Mr Brian Walby; Respondent/appellant: Mr N Bowen t/a NB Cars
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
19 July 2001
Procedural Posture
Employment Appeal Tribunal Appeal From Registrar's Order / Appeal Against Refusal of Extension of Time to Lodge Notice of Appeal
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Extension of Time, Notice of Appeal, Unauthorised Deductions From Wages, Unfair Dismissal
Employment Law Civil Procedure Extension of Time Notice of Appeal Unauthorised Deductions From Wages Unfair Dismissal

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Parties

Mr Brian Walby

Applicant

Mr N Bowen t/a NB Cars

Respondent/appellant

Procedural Posture

Employment Appeal Tribunal Appeal From Registrar's Order / Appeal Against Refusal of Extension of Time to Lodge Notice of Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the appellant has shown exceptional grounds for extension of time to lodge Notice of Appeal
  2. 2 Whether confusion regarding holiday period extension constitutes valid reason for delay

Ratio Decidendi

No exceptional reason was provided for the delay in lodging the Notice of Appeal; strict adherence to time limits is required and the Registrar's refusal to extend time was correct.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Registrar's Order refusing extension of time stands