Parnell v. Wiltshire & Swindon Users Network [2000] UKEAT 594_00_1406 (14 June 2000)

Parnell v. Wiltshire & Swindon Users Network [2000] UKEAT 594_00_1406 (14 June 2000)

The appeal raises arguable questions as to whether the Employment Tribunal properly applied the test of reasonable practicability and just and equitable discretion, particularly in light of the medical evidence regarding the Appellant's ability to present her claim.

Source-derived case information.

Citation
[2000] UKEAT 594_00_1406
Parties
Appellant: Ms Parnell; Appellant's Representative: Wiltshire Law Centre; Respondent: Respondent
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
14 June 2000
Procedural Posture
Employment Appeal / Preliminary Appeal Determination
Outcome
Matter allowed to proceed to a full hearing; no final determination on appeal.
Legal Topics
Constructive Unfair Dismissal, Disability Discrimination, Limitation Periods, Extension of Time
Employment Law Discrimination Law Constructive Unfair Dismissal Disability Discrimination Limitation Periods Extension of Time

Source-derived case record

Summary, issues, holding and outcome

More case intelligence is available

Unlock the full research layer for this judgment.

Full judgment text Downloadable case file Legal principles 4 Authorities cited 6 Party arguments 2
Sign in to unlock

Parties

Ms Parnell

Appellant

Wiltshire Law Centre

Appellant's Representative

Respondent

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Appeal / Preliminary Appeal Determination

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether it was reasonably practicable for the Appellant to present her claim of unfair dismissal within the statutory time limit
  2. 2 Whether it was just and equitable to extend time for presentation of the disability discrimination complaint

Ratio Decidendi

The appeal raises arguable questions as to whether the Employment Tribunal properly applied the test of reasonable practicability and just and equitable discretion, particularly in light of the medical evidence regarding the Appellant's ability to present her claim.

Court Disposition

Matter allowed to proceed to a full hearing; no final determination on appeal.

Orders

  • Case listed for half a day, category C.
  • Exchange of skeleton arguments not less than 14 days before hearing.