Haydock v. G D Cocker & Sons Ltd [2001] UKEAT 0135_00_1306 (13 June 2001)

Haydock v. G D Cocker & Sons Ltd [2001] UKEAT 0135_00_1306 (13 June 2001)

In the absence of informed argument from both sides and given the lack of notice to the appellant regarding appeal rights and time limits, it would be unjust to deny an extension of time. Directions are given to allow both parties to make further written submissions on the merits, specifically regarding the refusal of a witness order for Mr Philpot.

Citation
[2001] UKEAT 0135_00_1306
Parties
Appellant: Mr S Haydock; Respondent: G. D. Cocker & Sons Ltd
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
13 June 2001
Procedural Posture
Appeal From Registrar's Orders / Interlocutory Directions on Extension of Time and Merits of Appeal
Outcome
Directions issued for further written submissions; no final determination on extension of time or merits at this stage.
Legal Topics
Extension of Time, Procedural Fairness, Witness Orders, Litigant in Person
Employment Law Civil Procedure Extension of Time Procedural Fairness Witness Orders Litigant in Person

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Parties

Mr S Haydock

Appellant

G. D. Cocker & Sons Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Appeal From Registrar's Orders / Interlocutory Directions on Extension of Time and Merits of Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the Registrar erred in refusing to extend time for lodging Notice of Appeal
  2. 2 Whether the Employment Tribunal erred in law in denying a witness order for Mr Philpot

Ratio Decidendi

In the absence of informed argument from both sides and given the lack of notice to the appellant regarding appeal rights and time limits, it would be unjust to deny an extension of time. Directions are given to allow both parties to make further written submissions on the merits, specifically regarding the refusal of a witness order for Mr Philpot.

Court Disposition

Directions issued for further written submissions; no final determination on extension of time or merits at this stage.

Orders

  • Transcript of judgment to be expedited.
  • Appellant may submit further written arguments within 10 days of receiving transcript.