Meme v Lloyds Bank Plc [1998] UKEAT 600_95_2210 (22 October 1998)

Meme v Lloyds Bank Plc [1998] UKEAT 600_95_2210 (22 October 1998)

The order for costs cannot be sustained as the appellant did not receive notice of the hearing due to an administrative error; justice requires the order be quashed and the appellant given an opportunity to be heard.

Citation
[1998] UKEAT 600_95_2210
Parties
Appellant: Mr Meme; Respondent: Lloyds Bank Plc
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
22 October 1998
Procedural Posture
Employment Appeal / Appeal Against Registrar's Refusal to Extend Time
Outcome
Order for costs quashed; matter remitted for rehearing.
Legal Topics
Extension of Time, Costs Orders, Procedural Fairness
Employment Law Civil Procedure Extension of Time Costs Orders Procedural Fairness

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Parties

Mr Meme

Appellant

Lloyds Bank Plc

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Appeal / Appeal Against Registrar's Refusal to Extend Time

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the order for costs against the appellant was valid given notice was sent to the wrong address
  2. 2 Whether the appellant should be given an opportunity to make representations regarding extension of time

Ratio Decidendi

The order for costs cannot be sustained as the appellant did not receive notice of the hearing due to an administrative error; justice requires the order be quashed and the appellant given an opportunity to be heard.

Court Disposition

Order for costs quashed; matter remitted for rehearing.

Orders

  • Order for costs made by Employment Appeal Tribunal quashed
  • Matter to be reviewed anew with opportunity for appellant to make representations