Decision A-1001.92

Case Number Claimant Judge Language Decision date
Decision A-1001.92 Martin David  Federal  English 1994-06-17
Decision Appealed Appellant Corresponding Case
Dismissed Unanimous  No N/A  21226 


Issue: Sub-Issue 1: Sub-Issue 2: Sub-Issue 3:
board of referees  special reasons  grievance pending 

Summary:

As per the Umpire, Board's decision made without taking relevant considerations into account. Claimant was aware of his right of appeal but was not able to prove wrongful dismissal at that time. Arbitration ruling in his favour and reinstated 14 months later. The Umpire exceeded his jurisdiction.


Issue: Sub-Issue 1: Sub-Issue 2: Sub-Issue 3:
board of referees  special reasons  appealable  time for appeal to bor 

Summary:

It is well settled that if the discretion has been exercised, bona fide, uninfluenced by irrelevant considerations and not arbitrarily or illegally, no court is entitled to interfere even if the Court, had the discretion been theirs, might have exercised it otherwise.


Issue: Sub-Issue 1: Sub-Issue 2: Sub-Issue 3:
board of referees  special reasons  discretion of Commission  time for appeal to bor 

Summary:

The reason given for his late appeal was before the Commission and the Board. Since the Commission had this evidence, the Umpire erred in concluding that the Commission failed to take relevant factors into account, thereby exceeding his jurisdiction. He erroneously substituted his discretion.


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