Floyd v S (Equality and Human Rights Commission, intervening) [2008] EWCA Civ 201

A court does not need to adjourn possession proceedings brought on mandatory grounds for consideration of a Disability Discrimination Act 1995 defence without sufficient evidence of the alleged disability and its impact on the possession claim. The non-receipt of Housing Benefit does not amount to an exceptional circumstance that warrants adjournment.

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