2013-UNAT-328

2013-UNAT-328, Gehr

UNAT Held or UNDT Pronouncements

The staff member appealed seven UNDT judgments. UNAT found that, by continuously filing appeals lacking merit, the staff member had manifestly abused the proceedings, and awarded costs against the staff member for the first time since its inception.

Decision Contested or Judgment Appealed

Legal Principle(s)

Where UNAT determines that a party has manifestly abused the appeals process, it may award costs against that party.

Outcome

Appeal dismissed on merits

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Full Judgment

Applicants/ Appellants

Gehr

Entity

UNODC

Case Number(s)

2012-357

Tribunal

UNAT

Registry Location :

New York