Mohtasham v. Simpson& Anor [2003] UKEAT 0272_03_1310 (13 October 2003)

Mohtasham v. Simpson& Anor [2003] UKEAT 0272_03_1310 (13 October 2003)

No good reason for extending time for appeal; Applicant was aware of time limits; no real explanation for delay; adherence to time rules does not interfere with human rights.

Citation
[2003] UKEAT 0272_03_1310
Parties
Appellant: Ms E Mohtasham; Respondent: Professor Simpson; Respondent: University of Southampton
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
13 October 2003
Procedural Posture
Appeal From Registrar’s Order / Appeal Against Refusal to Extend Time for Appealing
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Extension of Time for Appeal, Strike Out of Applications, Costs Orders, Review of Tribunal Decisions, Human Rights Act Compliance
Employment Law Civil Procedure Extension of Time for Appeal Strike Out of Applications Costs Orders Review of Tribunal Decisions Human Rights Act Compliance

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Parties

Ms E Mohtasham

Appellant

Professor Simpson

Respondent

University of Southampton

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Appeal From Registrar’s Order / Appeal Against Refusal to Extend Time for Appealing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether time for appealing should be extended
  2. 2 Whether the Employment Tribunal failed to establish facts
  3. 3 Whether the Applicant’s rights under Human Rights Act and Employment Tribunal Rules were violated

Ratio Decidendi

No good reason for extending time for appeal; Applicant was aware of time limits; no real explanation for delay; adherence to time rules does not interfere with human rights.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • No extension of time for appeal
  • No further action to be taken