Deman v. University of Bradford & Ors [2003] UKEAT 0572_03_0511 (5 November 2003)

Deman v. University of Bradford & Ors [2003] UKEAT 0572_03_0511 (5 November 2003)

The Tribunal was not legally required to hold a hearing before refusing the amendment; the Chairman properly exercised discretion in refusing to extend time for an amendment nearly two years out of time, and there was no error of law.

Citation
[2003] UKEAT 0572_03_0511
Parties
Appellant: Mr Deman; Respondent: University of Bradford
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
05 November 2003
Procedural Posture
Employment Appeal / Full Hearing of Appeal
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Amendment of Originating Application, Extension of Time Limits, Race Discrimination
Employment Law Discrimination Law Amendment of Originating Application Extension of Time Limits Race Discrimination

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Parties

Mr Deman

Appellant

University of Bradford

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Appeal / Full Hearing of Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the Employment Tribunal erred in refusing to allow an amendment to the Originating Application nearly two years out of time
  2. 2 Whether the Tribunal was required to hold a hearing before refusing the amendment
  3. 3 Whether the Tribunal erred in law in its exercise of discretion under the Race Relations Act 1976

Ratio Decidendi

The Tribunal was not legally required to hold a hearing before refusing the amendment; the Chairman properly exercised discretion in refusing to extend time for an amendment nearly two years out of time, and there was no error of law.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Application for costs refused