Meme v Lloyds Bank Plc [1996] UKEAT 600_95_2702 (27 February 1996)

Meme v Lloyds Bank Plc [1996] UKEAT 600_95_2702 (27 February 1996)

Personal difficulties, while sympathetic, do not excuse failure to comply with the prescribed time-limits for appeal. No notice of appeal in proper form was received, and the appellant failed to attend or be represented. The Registrar's refusal to extend time was correct.

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Citation
[1996] UKEAT 600_95_2702
Parties
Appellant: Mr Meme; Respondent: Lloyds Bank Plc
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
27 February 1996
Procedural Posture
Appeal Against Registrar's Order (employment Appeal Tribunal) / Appeal Hearing on Extension of Time
Outcome
Appeal dismissed with costs against the appellant.
Legal Topics
Extension of Time, Unfair Dismissal, Race Discrimination, Costs
Employment Law Civil Procedure Extension of Time Unfair Dismissal Race Discrimination Costs

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Parties

Mr Meme

Appellant

Lloyds Bank Plc

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Appeal Against Registrar's Order (employment Appeal Tribunal) / Appeal Hearing on Extension of Time

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the appellant provided sufficient explanation to justify extension of time for appeal
  2. 2 Whether the Registrar's refusal to extend time was correct
  3. 3 Whether costs should be awarded against the appellant

Ratio Decidendi

Personal difficulties, while sympathetic, do not excuse failure to comply with the prescribed time-limits for appeal. No notice of appeal in proper form was received, and the appellant failed to attend or be represented. The Registrar's refusal to extend time was correct.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed with costs against the appellant.

Orders

  • Appeal dismissed for want of prosecution.
  • Appellant to pay the costs of Lloyds Bank Plc, to be assessed by the Taxing Officer.