Case 2406608/2022 · Employment Tribunal
Miss M Barnes v Bark & Birch Ltd (In Compulsory Liquidation) — 2024
- Case reference
- 2406608/2022
- Decision date
- 15 February 2024
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Slater Date
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Miss M Barnes
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningThe tribunal struck out Miss M Barnes's claim against Bark & Birch Ltd (In Compulsory Liquidation). It recorded that the respondent company was in compulsory liquidation and that the permission of the court had not been obtained for the proceedings to be instituted or continued as required by the Insolvency Act 1986.
The tribunal also noted that on 15 January 2024 it gave the claimant 14 days to provide written reasons why the claim should not be struck out for not having been actively pursued. The claimant did not provide an acceptable reason. On that basis, the tribunal struck out the claim. The judgment does not record any merits findings or any monetary award.
Claims and outcomes
1 finding recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | The judgment does not determine any underlying merits claim; it strikes out the claim as a whole because the respondent was in compulsory liquidation without court permission under the Insolvency Act 1986 and because the claimant gave no acceptable reason after being invited to explain non-pursuit. | Struck out | — | — |
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