Christodoulou v. Wallis & Anor [2000] UKEAT 566_00_1505 (15 May 2000)

The decision to postpone a remedies hearing pending a liability appeal is within the Chairman's discretion; no error of law or Wednesbury unreasonableness was established. The interlocutory appeal was unnecessary and costs are awarded against both Respondents.

Citation: [2000] UKEAT 566_00_1505
Parties: Applicant: Mrs Wallis; First Respondent: Harris da Silva (a firm of Solicitors); Second Respondent: Mr Christodoulou
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 15 May 2000
Procedural Posture: Employment Appeal Tribunal Interlocutory Appeal / Interlocutory Hearing on Postponement of Remedies Hearing
Outcome: Appeal dismissed; costs awarded against both Respondents.
Legal Topics: Sexual Harassment, Vicarious Liability, Victimisation, Unfair Dismissal, Postponement of Remedies Hearing, Costs in Interlocutory Appeals

Employment Law Discrimination Law Sexual Harassment Vicarious Liability Victimisation Unfair Dismissal Postponement of Remedies Hearing Costs in Interlocutory Appeals

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Parties

Mrs Wallis

Applicant

Harris da Silva (a firm of Solicitors)

First Respondent

Mr Christodoulou

Second Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Appeal Tribunal Interlocutory Appeal / Interlocutory Hearing on Postponement of Remedies Hearing

Legal Issues

1 Whether the Chairman erred in refusing to postpone the remedies hearing pending appeal on liability
2 Whether the interlocutory appeal was unnecessary and costs should be awarded

Ratio Decidendi

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed; costs awarded against both Respondents.

Orders

Both Respondents to pay the Applicant's costs in the interlocutory appeal, assessed at £750 inclusive of VAT.