Case 1802256/2019 · Employment Tribunal
Mr D Schofield v Truckfast Hire Limited (James Cole) — 2020
- Case reference
- 1802256/2019
- Decision date
- 14 January 2020
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Lancaster
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Mr D Schofield
Respondent
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningThe tribunal dealt with the case by strike out rather than by determining the merits of any underlying claim. The judgment records that the respondent was Truckfast Hire Limited (James Cole) and that the claim was struck out.
By a letter dated 9 January 2020, the tribunal gave the claimant an opportunity to make representations or request a hearing as to why the claim should not be struck out. The reasons recorded that the claimant had been informed on 4 July 2019 that, if the claim were to proceed, he would need to apply to have the dissolved respondent company reinstated to the register.
No steps were taken to do so, and the tribunal found that the claim was not being actively pursued. In accordance with the warning issued on 9 January 2020, the tribunal therefore struck out the claim on 14 January 2020.
Claims and outcomes
1 finding recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | The judgment does not identify the substantive claim type(s); the entire claim was struck out under rule 37. | Struck out | — | — |
Legal tests applied
1 reference- rule 37
Official outcome judgment PDF
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