Preedy v. Giddy (t/a Easterhill Furniture) [2003] UKEAT 0287_03_1505 (15 May 2003)

Preedy v. Giddy (t/a Easterhill Furniture) [2003] UKEAT 0287_03_1505 (15 May 2003)

The Chairman's decision to require the Applicant to choose an available representative and proceed with the hearing was not wrong in principle or law, and there was no evidence to support the Applicant's claimed inability to attend or be represented.

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Citation
[2003] UKEAT 0287_03_1505
Parties
Applicant: Mrs L. A. Preedy; Respondent: Unknown Respondent
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
15 May 2003
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal Appeal / Appeal Against Chairman's Procedural Decision
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Constructive Dismissal, Representation Rights, Adjournment, Case Management
Employment Law Constructive Dismissal Representation Rights Adjournment Case Management

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Parties

Mrs L. A. Preedy

Applicant

Unknown Respondent

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal Appeal / Appeal Against Chairman's Procedural Decision

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the Employment Tribunal Chairman erred in requiring the Applicant to choose an available representative
  2. 2 Whether the Applicant was denied representation
  3. 3 Whether the adjournment should have been granted due to personal circumstances

Ratio Decidendi

The Chairman's decision to require the Applicant to choose an available representative and proceed with the hearing was not wrong in principle or law, and there was no evidence to support the Applicant's claimed inability to attend or be represented.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • No error found in Chairman's exercise of discretion
  • Hearing to proceed as listed