Sidhil Care Ltd v Goodall [1998] UKEAT 456_98_0104 (1 April 1998)

Sidhil Care Ltd v Goodall [1998] UKEAT 456_98_0104 (1 April 1998)

The Industrial Tribunal correctly exercised its discretion to extend time, considering all relevant circumstances, including the applicant's medical condition, lack of knowledge, and minimal prejudice to the respondent. There was no error of law.

Citation
[1998] UKEAT 456_98_0104
Parties
Appellant: Sidhil Care Ltd; Respondent: Mr Goodall
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
01 April 1998
Procedural Posture
Interlocutory Appeal / Appeal Against Industrial Tribunal's Extension of Time to Hear Complaint
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Extension of Time, Disability Discrimination Act 1995, Tribunal Discretion
Employment Law Disability Discrimination Extension of Time Disability Discrimination Act 1995 Tribunal Discretion

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Parties

Sidhil Care Ltd

Appellant

Mr Goodall

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Interlocutory Appeal / Appeal Against Industrial Tribunal's Extension of Time to Hear Complaint

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the Industrial Tribunal erred in law in exercising its discretion to extend time for hearing a complaint under the Disability Discrimination Act 1995

Ratio Decidendi

The Industrial Tribunal correctly exercised its discretion to extend time, considering all relevant circumstances, including the applicant's medical condition, lack of knowledge, and minimal prejudice to the respondent. There was no error of law.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • No order for costs