Tchoula v Erteco (UK) Ltd [1998] UKEAT 62_98_0106 (1 June 1998)

Tchoula v Erteco (UK) Ltd [1998] UKEAT 62_98_0106 (1 June 1998)

The Notice of Appeal was received within the official time limit, as evidenced by reliable telephone and fax records, and the Registrar's refusal to extend time was incorrect.

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Citation
[1998] UKEAT 62_98_0106
Parties
Appellant: Mr Tchoula; Respondent: Erteco UK Ltd
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
01 June 1998
Procedural Posture
Appeal / Appeal Against Registrar's Order Refusing Extension of Time
Outcome
Appeal allowed
Legal Topics
Extension of Time, Notice of Appeal, Racial Discrimination, Tribunal Procedure
Employment Law Discrimination Law Civil Procedure Extension of Time Notice of Appeal Racial Discrimination Tribunal Procedure

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Parties

Mr Tchoula

Appellant

Erteco UK Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Appeal / Appeal Against Registrar's Order Refusing Extension of Time

  1. 1 Whether the Notice of Appeal was filed within the prescribed time limit
  2. 2 Whether the Registrar erred in refusing an extension of time

Ratio Decidendi

The Notice of Appeal was received within the official time limit, as evidenced by reliable telephone and fax records, and the Registrar's refusal to extend time was incorrect.

Court Disposition

Appeal allowed

Orders

  • Notice of Appeal deemed received within time
  • Matter to proceed in the ordinary way