Silicon Imaging Ltd v Pearce [1998] UKEAT 1234_97_1703 (17 March 1998)

Silicon Imaging Ltd v Pearce [1998] UKEAT 1234_97_1703 (17 March 1998)

The respondent failed to provide a satisfactory explanation for not entering a Notice of Appearance; confusion between proceedings was not credible, and no prompt action was taken upon receipt of the Tribunal's decision.

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Citation
[1998] UKEAT 1234_97_1703
Parties
Applicant: Mr M Pearce; Respondent: Silicon Imaging Ltd
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
17 March 1998
Procedural Posture
Employment Appeal / Preliminary Hearing Ex Parte
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Notice of Appearance, Industrial Tribunal Procedure, Appeal Requirements
Employment Law Notice of Appearance Industrial Tribunal Procedure Appeal Requirements

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Parties

Mr M Pearce

Applicant

Silicon Imaging Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Appeal / Preliminary Hearing Ex Parte

  1. 1 Whether there was good excuse for failing to enter a Notice of Appearance before the Industrial Tribunal

Ratio Decidendi

The respondent failed to provide a satisfactory explanation for not entering a Notice of Appearance; confusion between proceedings was not credible, and no prompt action was taken upon receipt of the Tribunal's decision.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Appeal dismissed; no further consideration of merits required.