Bell v Direct Design (North) Ltd & Anor [1996] UKEAT 327_95_2207 (22 July 1996)

The appeal is dismissed due to failure to comply with the tribunal's direction to serve affidavits within the stipulated time, and no sufficient excuse for the delay has been provided.

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Citation: [1996] UKEAT 327_95_2207
Parties: Appellant: Mrs Bell; Respondents: Hamblewood Products Ltd and others
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 22 July 1996
Procedural Posture: Employment Appeal / Meeting for Directions
Outcome: Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics: Non Compliance With Tribunal Orders, Affidavit Filing Deadlines, Liquidation of Respondent, Appeal Dismissal Procedures

Employment Law Non Compliance With Tribunal Orders Affidavit Filing Deadlines Liquidation of Respondent Appeal Dismissal Procedures

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Parties

Mrs Bell

Appellant

Hamblewood Products Ltd and others

Respondents

Procedural Posture

Employment Appeal / Meeting for Directions

Legal Issues

1 Whether the time for service of affidavits should be extended
2 Whether the appeal should be dismissed for failure to comply with tribunal directions

Ratio Decidendi

The appeal is dismissed due to failure to comply with the tribunal's direction to serve affidavits within the stipulated time, and no sufficient excuse for the delay has been provided.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed

Orders

No extension of time for service of affidavits
No further hearing of the appeal on the merits

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