Simmons v. The Post Office [2000] UKEAT 590_00_2711 (27 November 2000)

Simmons v. The Post Office [2000] UKEAT 590_00_2711 (27 November 2000)

No exceptional reason or credible evidence of misconduct provided; delay from July 1999 to May 2000 unexplained; applicant demonstrated ability to pursue complaints; extension of time refused.

Citation
[2000] UKEAT 590_00_2711
Parties
Appellant: Mr K W Simmons; Respondent: The Post Office
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
27 November 2000
Procedural Posture
Appeal From Registrar’s Order / Application for Extension of Time to Appeal; Appeal Hearing
Outcome
Appeal dismissed; extension of time refused.
Legal Topics
Extension of Time, Victimisation, Sex Discrimination, Tribunal Procedure, Costs
Employment Law Discrimination Law Extension of Time Victimisation Sex Discrimination Tribunal Procedure Costs

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Parties

Mr K W Simmons

Appellant

The Post Office

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Appeal From Registrar’s Order / Application for Extension of Time to Appeal; Appeal Hearing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether exceptional reasons exist to extend time for lodging Notice of Appeal
  2. 2 Whether alleged misconduct by respondent’s counsel justifies extension
  3. 3 Whether delay in lodging appeal is adequately explained

Ratio Decidendi

No exceptional reason or credible evidence of misconduct provided; delay from July 1999 to May 2000 unexplained; applicant demonstrated ability to pursue complaints; extension of time refused.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed; extension of time refused.

Orders

  • Order for costs: Post Office awarded £300