Kyi v. Post Office [2000] UKEAT 617_99_1201 (12 January 2000)

Kyi v. Post Office [2000] UKEAT 617_99_1201 (12 January 2000)

No reasonably arguable point of law was identified in the appeal against the order dismissing the application on withdrawal by the applicant. The medical evidence did not justify further adjournment, and the appellant was able to instruct others or correspond herself. The appeal was dismissed.

Citation
[2000] UKEAT 617_99_1201
Parties
Appellant: Ms Kyi; Respondent: Post Office
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
12 January 2000
Procedural Posture
Employment Appeal Tribunal / Preliminary Hearing
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Withdrawal of Claim, Transfer of Proceedings, Adjournment, Race Discrimination, Victimisation, Disability Discrimination
Employment Law Withdrawal of Claim Transfer of Proceedings Adjournment Race Discrimination Victimisation Disability Discrimination

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Parties

Ms Kyi

Appellant

Post Office

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Appeal Tribunal / Preliminary Hearing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the Employment Tribunal erred in dismissing the application on withdrawal by the applicant
  2. 2 Whether there is any reasonably arguable point of law in the appeal
  3. 3 Whether the refusal to adjourn the hearing was lawful

Ratio Decidendi

No reasonably arguable point of law was identified in the appeal against the order dismissing the application on withdrawal by the applicant. The medical evidence did not justify further adjournment, and the appellant was able to instruct others or correspond herself. The appeal was dismissed.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Order dismissing the appeal not to take effect until 14 February 2000; if Ms Kyi indicates in writing by 7 February 2000 that she wishes to be heard, the order will not be drawn up and the matter will be re-listed for Preliminary Hearing.