Case 6004204/2025 · Employment Tribunal
Stephen Snowdon First v Stratton Land Limited — 2025
- Case reference
- 6004204/2025
- Decision date
- 12 December 2025
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Youngs Representation
- Venue
- London South
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Stephen Snowdon First
Respondent
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningThe claimant, Stephen Snowdon First, did not attend the final hearing on 12 December 2025. The judgment records that he had notice of the hearing dated 8 July 2025, a further letter setting out the hearing date dated 4 November 2025, and dial-in details sent on 11 December 2025. It also states that the tribunal clerk tried to call the claimant on the day of the hearing.
Because the claimant failed to attend, Employment Judge Youngs dismissed the claim pursuant to Rule 47 of the Employment Tribunal Procedure Rules 2024. The judgment does not record any consideration of the substantive merits of the claim, and it does not set out any findings on liability or compensation.
No remedy was awarded, and the written record notes that oral reasons were given at the hearing. The record also states that written reasons would not be provided unless requested in accordance with the usual post-hearing procedure.
Claims and outcomes
1 finding recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | The tribunal dismissed the claim under Rule 47 of the Employment Tribunal Procedure Rules 2024 because the claimant failed to attend the final hearing after notice had been given and the tribunal clerk had tried to call him. | Dismissed | — | — |
Legal tests applied
1 reference- Rule 47 of the Employment Tribunal Procedure Rules 2024
Official outcome judgment PDF
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