Edwards v Stakis Plc [1997] UKEAT 327_97_1703 (17 March 1997)

There were no grounds to interfere with the Chairman's exercise of discretion in refusing the postponement applications; the appeal is dismissed.

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Citation: [1997] UKEAT 327_97_1703
Parties: Appellant: Mr Edwards; Respondent: Stakis Casinos Ltd
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 17 March 1997
Procedural Posture: Appeal / Interlocutory
Outcome: appeal dismissed
Legal Topics: Postponement of Hearing, Industrial Tribunal Procedure, Unfair Dismissal, Wages Claim

Employment Law Postponement of Hearing Industrial Tribunal Procedure Unfair Dismissal Wages Claim

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Parties

Mr Edwards

Appellant

Stakis Casinos Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Appeal / Interlocutory

Legal Issues

1 Whether the tribunal chairman erred in refusing the appellant's application for postponement of the hearing

Ratio Decidendi

There were no grounds to interfere with the Chairman's exercise of discretion in refusing the postponement applications; the appeal is dismissed.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

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