Snelling v Tesco Stores Ltd [1996] UKEAT 78_94_2407 (24 July 1996)

The appellant failed to provide a satisfactory explanation for the delay; illness was not substantiated for the relevant date, and the discretion to extend time should not be exercised.

Citation: [1996] UKEAT 78_94_2407
Parties: Appellant: Mrs Snelling; Respondent: Tesco Stores Ltd
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 24 July 1996
Procedural Posture: Appeal / Final Judgment
Outcome: appeal dismissed
Legal Topics: Extension of Time, Appeal Procedure, Tribunal Jurisdiction

Employment Law Extension of Time Appeal Procedure Tribunal Jurisdiction

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Parties

Mrs Snelling

Appellant

Tesco Stores Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Appeal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the appellant provided a good excuse for failing to comply with the time limit for serving a Notice of Appeal
2 Whether the Registrar's refusal to extend time should be upheld

Ratio Decidendi

The appellant failed to provide a satisfactory explanation for the delay; illness was not substantiated for the relevant date, and the discretion to extend time should not be exercised.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

Registrar's order refusing extension of time is upheld