Glantech Security v Loughlin [1998] UKEAT 256_98_1002 (10 February 1998)

Glantech Security v Loughlin [1998] UKEAT 256_98_1002 (10 February 1998)

The appeal is dismissed because the Industrial Tribunal is best placed to decide on adjournments, and the appellant can renew the application for adjournment at the hearing, where relevant factors can be properly considered.

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Citation
[1998] UKEAT 256_98_1002
Parties
Applicant: Mr Loughlin; Respondent: Glantech Security
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
10 February 1998
Procedural Posture
Appeal / Interlocutory Appeal Against Refusal to Adjourn Tribunal Hearing
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Unfair Dismissal, Adjournment of Hearing, Tribunal Procedure
Employment Law Unfair Dismissal Adjournment of Hearing Tribunal Procedure

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Parties

Mr Loughlin

Applicant

Glantech Security

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Appeal / Interlocutory Appeal Against Refusal to Adjourn Tribunal Hearing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the Industrial Tribunal erred in refusing to adjourn the hearing in light of medical evidence regarding the respondent's representative

Ratio Decidendi

The appeal is dismissed because the Industrial Tribunal is best placed to decide on adjournments, and the appellant can renew the application for adjournment at the hearing, where relevant factors can be properly considered.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • The appeal against refusal to adjourn is dismissed.
  • The respondent may renew the application for adjournment before the Industrial Tribunal at the hearing.