Olstowski v. Universal Manufacturing & Logistics Ltd [2000] UKEAT 458_2000_0711 (7 November 2000)

Olstowski v. Universal Manufacturing & Logistics Ltd [2000] UKEAT 458_2000_0711 (7 November 2000)

Appellant failed to provide a full and honest explanation for the delay in filing the appeal, and no exceptional circumstances were established to justify an extension of time. The appeal was therefore dismissed.

Citation
[2000] UKEAT 458_2000_0711
Parties
Appellant: Mr Olstowski; Respondent: Universal Manufacturing & Logistics Ltd
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
07 November 2000
Procedural Posture
Appeal From Registrar's Order / Appeal Hearing
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Extension of Time, Unfair Dismissal, Procedural Default
Employment Law Extension of Time Unfair Dismissal Procedural Default

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Parties

Mr Olstowski

Appellant

Universal Manufacturing & Logistics Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Appeal From Registrar's Order / Appeal Hearing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the appellant provided a full and honest explanation for delay in filing appeal
  2. 2 Whether exceptional circumstances exist to justify extension of time

Ratio Decidendi

Appellant failed to provide a full and honest explanation for the delay in filing the appeal, and no exceptional circumstances were established to justify an extension of time. The appeal was therefore dismissed.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • No extension of time granted for appeal
  • Registrar's order refusing extension upheld