Miller v. Britannic Travel Ltd [2000] UKEAT 183_00_3010 (30 October 2000)

Miller v. Britannic Travel Ltd [2000] UKEAT 183_00_3010 (30 October 2000)

The appellant failed to provide a full and honest explanation for the delay in filing the appeal, and the circumstances did not meet the threshold for rare and exceptional circumstances justifying an extension of time. The appeal was therefore dismissed.

Citation
[2000] UKEAT 183_00_3010
Parties
Appellant: Mr Miller; Respondent: Britannic Travel Ltd
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
30 October 2000
Procedural Posture
Appeal From Registrar’s Order / Hearing and Judgment on Appeal Against Refusal to Extend Time for Appeal
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Extension of Time, Appeal Procedure, Employment Tribunal, Judicial Discretion
Employment Law Civil Procedure Extension of Time Appeal Procedure Employment Tribunal Judicial Discretion

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Parties

Mr Miller

Appellant

Britannic Travel Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Appeal From Registrar’s Order / Hearing and Judgment on Appeal Against Refusal to Extend Time for Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the appellant provided a full and honest explanation for delay in filing the appeal
  2. 2 Whether the circumstances justified an extension of time for appeal under the applicable legal test

Ratio Decidendi

The appellant failed to provide a full and honest explanation for the delay in filing the appeal, and the circumstances did not meet the threshold for rare and exceptional circumstances justifying an extension of time. The appeal was therefore dismissed.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • No extension of time granted
  • Application for costs by respondent refused