Robertson v. Drewitt (t/a Ready Steady Go) [2000] UKEAT 82_00_2507 (25 July 2000)

The appellant failed to provide a full, honest, and acceptable explanation for the delay, and the circumstances were not exceptional to justify an extension of time for appealing.

Citation: [2000] UKEAT 82_00_2507
Parties: Appellant: Mr Robertson; Respondent: Mrs Drewitt t/a Ready Steady Go
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 25 July 2000
Procedural Posture: Appeal From Registrar’s Order / Application for Extension of Time to Appeal
Outcome: Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics: Extension of Time, Unfair Dismissal, Sex Discrimination, Appeal Procedure

Employment Law Civil Procedure Extension of Time Unfair Dismissal Sex Discrimination Appeal Procedure

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Parties

Mr Robertson

Appellant

Mrs Drewitt t/a Ready Steady Go

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Appeal From Registrar’s Order / Application for Extension of Time to Appeal

Legal Issues

1 Whether the appellant provided a sufficient explanation for delay in filing the appeal
2 Whether the circumstances justified an extension of time for appealing

Ratio Decidendi

The appellant failed to provide a full, honest, and acceptable explanation for the delay, and the circumstances were not exceptional to justify an extension of time for appealing.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed

Orders

No extension of time granted
Registrar's order refusing extension of time affirmed