Williams v Southside Partnership [2000] UKEAT 829_98_0905 (9 May 2000)

Williams v Southside Partnership [2000] UKEAT 829_98_0905 (9 May 2000)

It was unreasonable for the appellant to withdraw the appeal on the morning of the hearing, but given his unemployment and financial difficulties, no order for costs is made; appeal dismissed on withdrawal.

Citation
[2000] UKEAT 829_98_0905
Parties
Appellant: Mr Williams; Respondent: Southside Partnership
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
09 May 2000
Procedural Posture
Employment Appeal / Full Hearing
Outcome
appeal dismissed on withdrawal
Legal Topics
Racial Discrimination, Costs in Appeal, Withdrawal of Appeal
Employment Law Racial Discrimination Costs in Appeal Withdrawal of Appeal

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Parties

Mr Williams

Appellant

Southside Partnership

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Appeal / Full Hearing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 whether the appellant's conduct in withdrawing the appeal on the morning of the hearing was unreasonable
  2. 2 whether an order for costs should be made against the appellant

Ratio Decidendi

It was unreasonable for the appellant to withdraw the appeal on the morning of the hearing, but given his unemployment and financial difficulties, no order for costs is made; appeal dismissed on withdrawal.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed on withdrawal

Orders

  • appeal dismissed
  • respondent's application for costs dismissed