Mears v Centrepoint [1996] UKEAT 820_95_0910 (9 October 1996)

Mears v Centrepoint [1996] UKEAT 820_95_0910 (9 October 1996)

The Tribunal's finding that Mr Mears was aware of the facts founding his complaint before the expiration of the statutory period was not an error of law. The appeal disclosed no arguable ground for error of law and must be dismissed.

Citation
[1996] UKEAT 820_95_0910
Parties
Appellant: Mr Mears; Respondent: Centrepoint
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
09 October 1996
Procedural Posture
Appeal / Preliminary Hearing
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Racial Discrimination, Time Limits, Disciplinary Proceedings
Employment Discrimination Racial Discrimination Time Limits Disciplinary Proceedings

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Parties

Mr Mears

Appellant

Centrepoint

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Appeal / Preliminary Hearing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the Industrial Tribunal erred in law by refusing to extend time for a racial discrimination complaint
  2. 2 Whether Mr Mears was aware of the facts founding his complaint within the statutory time limit

Ratio Decidendi

The Tribunal's finding that Mr Mears was aware of the facts founding his complaint before the expiration of the statutory period was not an error of law. The appeal disclosed no arguable ground for error of law and must be dismissed.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed