Oram v Initial Cleaning Services Ltd [1998] UKEAT 346_98_0603 (6 March 1998)

The tribunal did not exercise its discretion perversely or misdirect itself in law; the refusal of witness orders was justified and the appeal was unreasonable.

Citation: [1998] UKEAT 346_98_0603
Parties: Appellant: Mrs Oram; Respondent: Initial Cleaning Services Ltd
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 06 March 1998
Procedural Posture: Appeal / Appeal Against Refusal of Witness Orders
Outcome: appeal dismissed
Legal Topics: Discrimination, Equal Pay, Dismissal, Witness Orders, Costs

Employment Law Discrimination Equal Pay Dismissal Witness Orders Costs

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Parties

Mrs Oram

Appellant

Initial Cleaning Services Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Appeal / Appeal Against Refusal of Witness Orders

Legal Issues

1 Whether the tribunal erred in refusing witness orders
2 Whether the tribunal exercised its discretion perversely or misdirected itself in law
3 Whether costs should be awarded for unreasonable conduct

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal did not exercise its discretion perversely or misdirect itself in law; the refusal of witness orders was justified and the appeal was unreasonable.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

Appeal dismissed
Order for costs made against appellant for £250, enforceable unless cause shown within 14 days