Case 1406067/2023 · Employment Tribunal
Mr N Tidball v Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Authority — 2025
- Case reference
- 1406067/2023
- Decision date
- 23 July 2025
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Leverton
- Venue
- Exeter
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Mr N Tidball
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningThis was a preliminary hearing in public before Employment Judge Leverton sitting alone at Exeter on 26 June 2025. The respondent applied to strike out the claims under Employment Tribunal Rule 38(1)(a) on the basis that they had no reasonable prospect of success.
The tribunal refused the strike-out application. It held that the claims were not to be struck out on the basis of no reasonable prospect of success and stated that they would proceed to a full hearing.
The written record notes that reasons for the decision were given orally at the hearing. It also states that written reasons would not be provided unless requested in writing within 14 days of the sending of the written record.
Claims and outcomes
2 findings recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unfair dismissal | Preliminary hearing only. The tribunal refused to strike out the claim under Rule 38(1)(a) and said it will proceed to a full hearing. | Other | — | — |
| Breach of contract | Preliminary hearing only. The tribunal refused to strike out the claim under Rule 38(1)(a) and said it will proceed to a full hearing. | Other | — | — |
Legal tests applied
1 reference- Employment Tribunal Rule 38(1)(a)
Official outcome judgment PDF
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