Williams v DHL Services Ltd (Jurisdictional Points : Extension of time: reasonably practicable) [2013] UKEAT 0107_13_1507 (15 July 2013)

Williams v DHL Services Ltd (Jurisdictional Points : Extension of time: reasonably practicable) [2013] UKEAT 0107_13_1507 (15 July 2013)

It was reasonably practicable for the Claimant to submit his claim within the three-month period, as he had 11 weeks prior to illness and provided no explanation for not submitting during that time; appeal dismissed.

Citation
[2013] UKEAT 0107_13_1507
Parties
Claimant/appellant: Mr B Williams; Respondent: Unknown (Respondent)
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
15 July 2013
Procedural Posture
Employment Appeal / Rule 3(10) Application
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Unfair Dismissal, Extension of Time, Reasonably Practicable, Procedural Strike Out
Employment Law Unfair Dismissal Extension of Time Reasonably Practicable Procedural Strike Out

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Parties

Mr B Williams

Claimant/appellant

Unknown (Respondent)

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Appeal / Rule 3(10) Application

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the unfair dismissal claim was presented within the statutory three-month time limit
  2. 2 Whether it was reasonably practicable for the Claimant to submit the claim within the time limit

Ratio Decidendi

It was reasonably practicable for the Claimant to submit his claim within the three-month period, as he had 11 weeks prior to illness and provided no explanation for not submitting during that time; appeal dismissed.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • No interference with Employment Judge's decision
  • No written reasons to be provided