Case 2500552/2023 · Employment Tribunal
Mr J Smith v Mathew Dunnet — 2023
- Case reference
- 2500552/2023
- Decision date
- 17 July 2023
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Arullendran
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Mr J Smith
Respondent
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningThe tribunal made a strike-out decision rather than determining the substance of the underlying claim. An order sent on 22 June 2023 gave the claimant an opportunity to make representations, or to request a hearing, on why the claim should not be struck out on the basis that it had not been actively pursued.
The tribunal found that the claimant failed to make representations in writing, failed to make any sufficient representations why strike out should not happen, and did not request a hearing. On that basis, the claim was struck out.
The judgment does not identify the underlying cause of action, record any substantive liability findings, or award any remedy. It is signed by Employment Judge Arullendran on 17 July 2023.
Claims and outcomes
1 finding recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | The tribunal struck out the claim because, following an order sent on 22 June 2023, the claimant did not make written representations, did not make sufficient representations, and did not request a hearing as to why the claim should not be struck out for not having been actively pursued. | Struck out | — | — |
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