Douglas v Tesco Stores Ltd [1991] UKEAT 338_91_2309 (23 September 1991)

Douglas v Tesco Stores Ltd [1991] UKEAT 338_91_2309 (23 September 1991)

The case raises important and difficult points regarding limitation of time in European cases, warranting a full hearing with amicus involvement.

Citation
[1991] UKEAT 338_91_2309
Parties
Appellant: Mrs Douglas; Respondent: TESCO; Amicus: Treasury Solicitor
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
23 September 1991
Procedural Posture
Preliminary Hearing / Referred for Full Hearing
Outcome
case referred for full hearing
Legal Topics
Limitation of Time, Amicus Curiae Involvement
European Law Civil Procedure Limitation of Time Amicus Curiae Involvement

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Parties

Mrs Douglas

Appellant

TESCO

Respondent

Treasury Solicitor

Amicus

Procedural Posture

Preliminary Hearing / Referred for Full Hearing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 limitation of time in European cases

Ratio Decidendi

The case raises important and difficult points regarding limitation of time in European cases, warranting a full hearing with amicus involvement.

Court Disposition

case referred for full hearing

Orders

  • request for amicus curiae
  • request for Notes of Evidence