Case 4103151/2023 · Employment Tribunal
Mr D Hughes v Aardvark Clear Mine Limited — 2024
- Case reference
- 4103151/2023
- Decision date
- 29 February 2024
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Childe REPRESENTATION
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Mr D Hughes
Respondent
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningAt a public preliminary hearing on 29 February 2024, the tribunal considered applications by the respondent to strike out the claim under Employment Tribunal Rule 37(1)(a) and Rule 37(1)(b). The application was based on asserted lack of reasonable prospect of success and on the manner in which the proceedings had been conducted.
The tribunal dismissed the strike-out application. It also dismissed the respondent's application under Employment Tribunal Rule 39(1) for the claimant to pay a deposit as a condition of continuing with any specific allegation or argument in the claim. The judgment does not determine the substantive claim or award any remedy.
Claims and outcomes
1 finding recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age discrimination | The judgment only dismisses the respondent's applications to strike out the claim and for a deposit order. It does not determine the substantive age discrimination claim. | Other | Age | — |
Legal tests applied
3 references- Employment Tribunal Rule 37(1)(a)
- Employment Tribunal Rule 37(1)(b)
- Employment Tribunal Rule 39(1)
Official outcome judgment PDF
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