Davisons Solicitors v. Wright [2001] UKEAT 0447_00_0805 (8 May 2001)

Davisons Solicitors v. Wright [2001] UKEAT 0447_00_0805 (8 May 2001)

The appeal is allowed because uncontradicted evidence shows the appellant was misled by the Employment Tribunal as to where to send the Notice of Appeal, justifying an extension of time.

Citation
[2001] UKEAT 0447_00_0805
Parties
Applicant: Ms Wright; Respondent: Davisons Solicitors
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
08 May 2001
Procedural Posture
Appeal From Registrar's Order / Appeal Hearing
Outcome
appeal allowed
Legal Topics
Breach of Contract, Wrongful Dismissal, Extension of Time, Appeal Procedure
Employment Law Breach of Contract Wrongful Dismissal Extension of Time Appeal Procedure

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Parties

Ms Wright

Applicant

Davisons Solicitors

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Appeal From Registrar's Order / Appeal Hearing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the appellant's application for extension of time to lodge a Notice of Appeal should be granted
  2. 2 Whether misdirection by the Employment Tribunal constitutes a valid reason for extension of time

Ratio Decidendi

The appeal is allowed because uncontradicted evidence shows the appellant was misled by the Employment Tribunal as to where to send the Notice of Appeal, justifying an extension of time.

Court Disposition

appeal allowed

Orders

  • Time for lodging Notice of Appeal extended to 17 April 2000
  • Notice of Appeal validated as received by Employment Appeal Tribunal