Knight v. London Central Bus Co. [2000] UKEAT 443_00_2911 (29 November 2000)

Knight v. London Central Bus Co. [2000] UKEAT 443_00_2911 (29 November 2000)

There is sufficient material to justify further enquiry into whether the tribunal should have adjourned the hearing due to the appellant's medical condition; leave is granted to amend the grounds of appeal and for further evidence to be filed.

Citation
[2000] UKEAT 443_00_2911
Parties
Appellant: Mrs Knight; Respondent: Respondent (unnamed)
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
29 November 2000
Procedural Posture
Employment Appeal / Preliminary Hearing on Leave to Amend Grounds of Appeal
Outcome
Leave granted to amend grounds of appeal; directions for further evidence and skeleton arguments; matter to proceed to full hearing.
Legal Topics
Sex Discrimination, Victimisation, Unfair Dismissal, Health and Safety Dismissal, Adjournment for Medical Reasons
Employment Law Discrimination Law Sex Discrimination Victimisation Unfair Dismissal Health and Safety Dismissal Adjournment for Medical Reasons

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Parties

Mrs Knight

Appellant

Respondent (unnamed)

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Appeal / Preliminary Hearing on Leave to Amend Grounds of Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the Employment Tribunal erred in refusing an adjournment due to the appellant's medical condition (post-traumatic stress disorder)
  2. 2 Whether the refusal to adjourn resulted in procedural unfairness

Ratio Decidendi

There is sufficient material to justify further enquiry into whether the tribunal should have adjourned the hearing due to the appellant's medical condition; leave is granted to amend the grounds of appeal and for further evidence to be filed.

Court Disposition

Leave granted to amend grounds of appeal; directions for further evidence and skeleton arguments; matter to proceed to full hearing.

Orders

  • Appellant to file amended Notice of Appeal within seven days.
  • Liberty to file further evidence for both parties.